Police: Man suffers multiple wounds in Racine shooting

RACINE -- Racine police report a man was shot near Green Street and Melvin Avenue early Friday morning, Nov. 16.Police were called to the scene around 4:45 a.m., for a report of gunshots heard in the area.

Prosecutors: Witness held man accused of attacking woman outside tavern until police arrived

RACINE -- A Racine man is facing attempted kidnapping and attempted sexual assault charges in an attack on a woman outside a tavern on Friday, Nov. 2.It happened outside Tommy's near DeKoven Avenue and Jay Eye See Avenue.In addition to the attempted kidnapping and attempted sexual assault charges, Larry Gillespie, 60, also faces one count of misdemeanor battery and one count of disorderly conduct.A criminal complaint notes he has a criminal history dating back to 1989, with convictions for robbery, theft, criminal damage and burglary.According to the complaint, police spoke with the victim, who said she was at Tommy's when she stepped outside to smoke a cigarette.

Racine police identify 71-year-old man found dead in home after fire

RACINE -- Racine police on Monday, Nov. 5 identified a 71-year-old man found dead in a home after a fire on Tuesday, Oct. 30.The fire happened in a home on Geneva Street near Hamilton Street, and the home was found fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.

Toddler struck by vehicle in Racine has passed away

RACINE --  A toddler has died of his injuries after being struck by a car in Racine.Police say 16-month-old Brantley James Wise died at Children's Hospital in suburban Milwaukee Monday night.An autopsy is expected to be done Wednesday.Authorities say the boy ran in front a vehicle on Racine's north side Friday, Sept. 21.He was taken to Ascension All Saints Hospital and later transferred to Children's.

Police: Man fatally stabbed during altercation in Racine

RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened near 11th Street and Grand Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 4.According to police, around 3:50 p.m. officers were flagged down at the Racine Police Department by an individual who wanted to report a fight and stabbing.

Racine police investigate homicide: Man dies at hospital after shooting near 20th and Howe

RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a homicide that happened early Sunday morning, Sept. 2.It happened just before 1 a.m. near 20th and Howe.Police responded to that area for reports of gunfire -- with callers reporting hearing several shots, and seeing a man down on the ground.A victim was located and taken to the hospital, but the 34-year-old man succumbed to his injuries.No one is in custody.

'Forgot about those guns:' Man accused of putting weapon in man's pocket before triple shooting in Racine

RACINE -- A second man has been charged in connection with a triple shooting that happened outside a bar in Racine on July 22.Jameel Cunningham, 40, of Racine faces three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, repeater.A criminal complaint notes a history of convictions dating back to 1998.Prosecutors say Cunningham put a gun in the pocket of Rickey Haynes, who is accused of firing at a man he said had been threatening him -- forcing another individual to fire back in defense of that man.Haynes was one of three hurt in this incident.The complaint filed against Cunningham says a search warrant was executed at a home near 9th and Birch in Racine -- where Cunningham was seen leaving.