Racine police: 33-year-old man shot, injured near LaSalle & Albert, suspect sought

RACINE -- Racine police are seeking the suspect responsible for a shooting that occurred Monday night, September 21st

Racine police responded to the area of LaSalle and Albert Street just before 9 p.m. for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, a 33-year-old gunshot wound victim, was located at his girlfriend’s home in the 1400 block of LaSalle Street.

The victim reported that he was driving though the area when an unknown black male slapped the hood to his vehicle. The victim stopped his vehicle and an argument ensued with the suspect. The suspect produced a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the victim, who was struck once.

The victim was transported to Wheaton Franciscan Health Care by Racine Fire Department for treatment of the wound.

The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’05”, having wavy hair wearing a black hoodie and blue jogging pants.

Racine Police Investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756.

You may also contact Crimestoppers with your anonymous tips at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.