Racine police: Two people injured after being struck by armed robbers

RACINE -- Two people were hurt in a home invasion and robbery in Racine late Monday, March 14th.

Racine police say officers responded to the home on Fairview Tr. just before 11 p.m. on Monday regarding a report of shots fired and a person dead. Officers found that no one had been shot, but two people were suffering from injuries due to being struck with a handgun. One shot was fired in the house, but nobody was struck.

The preliminary investigation indicates five adults were in the home when a robbery occurred. The adults were robbed by three unidentified Hispanic males armed with handguns. Two adults were beaten by a handgun when they refused to give the suspects money.

Racine Police investigators are interested in any information anyone may have regarding this crime. Witnesses or citizens with additional information are encouraged to contact the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or text 274637 (CRIMES). Text message should begin with RACS.