Racine police: Barricaded person fired shots near Spring and State
Standoff near Spring and State, Racine
RACINE, Wis. - Racine police said a barricaded person who shot off several rounds in the area of Spring Street and State Street on Wednesday, Sept. 27 was arrested Wednesday night.
Police said the initial call came in around noon Wednesday in reference to a burglary in progress. The resident of the home called police after her security camera system alerted to activity at the home. The resident spotted a known person (a 27-year-old male) gain access to the home by punching out a window.
Officials say shortly after officers arrived, they determined the suspect had barricaded access to the home and refused commands to exit the residence. Officers then heard gun shots within the residence, observed a laser pointed out the window followed by gun shots coming out of a window.
Standoff near Spring and State, Racine
A news release says the SWAT, Crisis Negotiations team and Drone team were immediately activated. K-9 units from the Racine Police Department and surrounding agencies responded to assist. Multiple shots were heard by officers the course of the investigation. No shots were fired by law enforcement throughout the standoff.
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Homes surrounding the target residence were evacuated and area schools were advised of the developing situation. Wisconsin Lutheran High School and John Paul II Academy were affected and able to adjust dismissal procedures safely. School and city bus routes were redirected away from the scene.
After approximately seven hours of negotiations and attempts to have the suspect surrender, the SWAT team deployed non-lethal gas into the residence. Minutes later the suspect came outside and was safely taken into custody.
Standoff near Spring and State, Racine
The suspect was provided medical attention at the scene and the hospital before being transported to the Racine County jail where he was held on multiple felony charges including Recklessly Endangering Safety, Burglary while Armed and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Nobody was hurt in this incident.