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.
'The investigation is active:' Homicide investigation underway in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a homicide that happened Monday night, Nov. 5 in the area of High Street and LaSalle Street.According to police, officers were called out to the area around 9 p.m. for reports of shots fired.
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.
Racine police: 18-year-old man fatally shot near Prospect and State
RACINE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man near Prospect and State in Racine on Wednesday evening, Oct. 24.Officers responded to the neighborhood for calls of gun shots being heard in the area.
'He did what dogs do:' 2 kids attacked, hurt while walking to bus stop in Racine
RACINE -- Two children were attacked by a dog and left with serious leg wounds while walking to a bus stop in Racine on Wednesday morning, Sept. 26.
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 identify man shot, killed near 20th and Howe; no suspects in custody
RACINE -- Racine police have identified a man who was fatally shot early Sunday morning, Sept. 2.
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.
Racine police seek suspects accused of firing at 17-year-old bicyclist during robbery
RACINE -- Racine police are seeking suspects after a robbery and shots fired incident on Sunday night, Aug. 19.It happened near 16th and Phillips.Police said a 17-year-old boy was riding his bike in an alley in the area when he was approached by two suspects.
Investigators: 17-year-old facing several charges for firing gun at vehicle, group of people in Racine
RACINE COUNTY -- A 17-year-old from Racine is facing several charges after investigators say he fired a gun at an occupied vehicle, and fired shots at a group of people on the street.Cameron Golden is facing the following charges:
Police: 14-year-old taken to Children's Hospital via Flight for Life after shooting in Racine
RACINE -- A 14-year-old was taken to the hospital via Flight for Life after a shooting in Racine Sunday evening, Aug. 12.It happened around 6:15 p.m. near Thurston and Wright.Police said the victim suffered a gunshot wound to his back/leg area, and was transported to a Racine hospital before Flight for Life took him to Children's Hospital.
'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.
Man who was 1 of 3 injured in shooting outside Racine bar faces attempted homicide charges
RACINE -- A Racine man is facing attempted homicide charges in connection with a triple shooting that happened outside a bar on July 22 -- and he was one of
Racine police seek armed suspect after 19-year-old man is shot, wounded
RACINE -- Racine police are seeking a suspect after a shooting that unfolded late Wednesday, July 25.Officials say the shooting happened near 11th and Hilker Pl.
Police: Suspect in custody after shooting that wounded woman, 2 men outside Racine bar
RACINE -- Racine police say one person is in custody in connection with a triple shooting that happened outside Sleepy’s Tropical Paradise bar on Douglas Avenue.
'It's sad:' 3 shot, injured outside bar in Racine; no suspects in custody
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a triple shooting that happened outside of a bar early Sunday morning, July 22.Police say three people were shot outside of the Sleepy’s Tropical Paradise bar on Douglas Avenue overnight.