Racine police: "Person of interest" in custody for questioning after one shot near 6th & Jones

RACINE -- Racine police say one person was hurt in a shooting that happened near 6th Street and Jones Street on Sunday, April 24th.

It happened around 11:00 a.m.

Police say a 47-year-old victim was located by officers -- suffering from a single gunshot wound.

A preliminary investigation has revealed the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal argument when the suspect produced a gun and shot the victim once.

Officials with the Racine Police Department conducted a neighborhood canvass and a person of interest was taken into custody for questioning.

Racine police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call 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.