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Wanted for homicide, arrested after standoff
Racine police asked for the public's help Saturday to locate Cash’Juan Butler, a man they say is wanted for homicide. He was arrested later that day.
RACINE, Wis. - Racine police asked for the public's help Saturday to locate Cash’Juan Butler, a man they say is wanted for homicide. He was arrested hours later after a Kenosha standoff.
A news release said, shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, officers were called to the neighborhood near 10th and College Avenue. A woman reported that a man was dead, and officers found the 39-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Officers learned a 34-year-old Racine woman had gotten into an argument with the 39-year-old man earlier, and the man later showed up at the address on College Avenue where his woman lives.
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Immediately after she let him into the house, police said he began to physically assault her while holding a firearm. Police said the woman's roommate, identified as Butler, attempted to intervene but was pushed down the stairs – and then returned with a firearm and shot the 39-year-old.
Officials say while they search for Butler, he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Police standoff near 52nd and Sheridan, Kenosha
Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 262-636-9330 or through the P3 app.