Tavern customer shot, killed at American Legion tavern

RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during an armed robbery early on Saturday, May 31st.

Around 1:30 a.m., a robbery occurred at the American Legion tavern on Douglas Ave. During that crime, 47-year-old customer, Joseph Walker of Racine, was shot and killed.

Both suspects fled after the robbery. The suspects are described black males 20-30 yrs of age.

No one is in custody at this time.

Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that you may have about this crime. You are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635- 7756.

You may also contact Crimestoppers 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.