Racine standoff: US Marshals take man into custody

RACINE - The U.S. Marshals Service with help from the Racine County Metro Drug Taskforce took 26-year-old Shadaun Marks into custody after an hours-long standoff near Perry and Bryd avenues Friday, May 6. 

David Soto watched everything unfold from his window Friday. He grabbed his phone and started recording as law enforcement flooded the block.

"It was all morning they were here," Soto said. "They were evacuating the houses up there."

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Marks was wanted for a parole violation for a burglary conviction in Wisconsin and a failure to appear on a charge of possession of methamphetamine from Indiana. 

Marks has a history of fleeing law enforcement and being in possession of firearms, a release from the Racine County Sheriff said.

Shadaun Marks

While attempting to apprehend Marks, he barricaded himself within the residence. The Sheriff’s Office established a perimeter, deployed their SWAT Team, and called in their negotiators. Law Enforcement was able to safely take Marks into custody.

Soto told FOX6 News it seemed like Marks needed medical attention.

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"Somebody came out in the structure. He had blood on him. I don't know what happened to him," Soto said.

"I want to thank the citizens who patiently allowed the Racine Police Department, the U.S. Marshals, and the Sheriff’s Office to work together to take Mr. Marks into custody – while the Racine Fire Department stood at the ready to provide any needed emergency medical care," said Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling. "One of the most important jobs in law enforcement is public safety, and I am proud of the teamwork demonstrated by all of the agencies today. I also appreciate the support and understanding of the public."