Racine shooting; massive police presence near Reschke and Prospect
Shooting, standoff in Racine
Racine police blocked off streets near Reschke and Prospect on Tuesday afternoon, July 22, for an "active situation."
RACINE, Wis. - There was a significant police presence near Reschke and Prospect in Racine on Tuesday afternoon, July 22 due to a shooting and standoff.
Standoff in Racine neighborhood
Police presence
What we know:
Officers were called to the neighborhood around 11 a.m. Tuesday to investigate the shooting of a woman.
A 48-year-old woman was located suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to the hospital and transferred via Flight for Life for further treatment due to the extent of her injuries.
Standoff in Racine neighborhood
The suspect, a 51-year-old man, fled back into the home, leading to a standoff with law enforcement. Police Crisis Negotiators established sporadic communications with the suspect throughout the incident, encouraging him to surrender.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., the SWAT team entered the residence and found the man suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The male suspect was taken to the hospital and also transferred via Flight for Life due to the extent of his injuries.
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Racine police presence, officials offer update
There is a significant police presence near Reschke and Prospect in Racine where officers are investigating a shooting on Tuesday afternoon, July 22.
Police tips
What you can do:
Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have regarding the initial shooting incident. 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 Crime Stoppers by phone at (262) 636-9330, or through the Crime Stoppers app by using the P3 Tips. All media inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to my attention at 262-635-7868.
The Kenosha Police Department will be handling the Investigation regarding the standoff.
Standoff in Racine neighborhood
Family hoping for the best
What they're saying:
For hours, Tamrya Massie and her family stood by waiting for answers.
She said her cousin, 51-year-old Johnny Williams, was inside the house where SWAT team vehicles rammed through the door.
Standoff in Racine neighborhood
"I’m just scared that if my cousin is in that house, they killing him," she said.
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Massie said the woman, who is said to be in her 40s, shares a child with her cousin.
Standoff in Racine neighborhood
"I don’t wish no bad on anybody. I loved her like she was my own cousin," Massie said. "I hope she pull through, that's all I want to say. I hope she pulls, my family need her, family need prayer."
Loved ones and neighbors hope for the best possible outcome.
"They got a baby, and this baby don’t deserve to lose both parents," Mykicia Lovelace said.
Racine shooting leads to hours-long standoff
Racine police are dealing with an hours-long standoff after a shooting late Tuesday morning, July 22.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Racine Police Department and family on the scene.