Kenosha homicide: Illinois man identified, 2 remain hospitalized

Fatal shooting near 52nd Street and 19th Avenue, Kenosha

Kenosha police identified on Monday, Jan. 3 the 27-year-old Illinois man who was fatally shot near 52nd Street and 19th Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 1. The victim is Breon Gates.

Officials say the shooting happened shortly before 4 a.m. Three other people, also from Illinois, were wounded. Two of those victims remain hospitalized. A third person has non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers responded to reports of multiple shots being fired in the parking lot of a local establishment early Saturday. When police arrived, they found vehicles fleeing the scene and people running from the parking lot. 

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Police do not have anyone in custody and are asking anyone who may have information to contact the Kenosha Police Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203. Anonymous tips can be given to the Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers 262-656-7333.

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