Sheboygan Falls fatal shooting; police search for drive-by shooter

Sheboygan Falls fatal shooting; police search for drive-by shooter

Sheboygan Falls police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Wednesday, Sept. 24.

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. - Sheboygan Falls police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Monroe Street between Broadway and Water early on Wednesday, Sept. 24. 

Fatal shooting investigation

What we know:

A news release says just after midnight, officers responded to an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. When first responders arrived on the scene, life-saving measures were attempted. However, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Family members identify the victim as 32-year-old Giovanni Robinson, originally from Canada. His friends call him Mike. Family members say Robinson was in town for a golf tournament with family. 

Giovanni "Mike" Robinson

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The preliminary investigation shows the victim was shot by an unknown individual driving a vehicle. The motive behind the shooting is unclear, officials said. The suspect vehicle is only described as a small, dark-colored SUV. Investigators do not believe the shooter and victim knew each other. 

Sheboygan Falls fatal shooting investigation

Neighbors weigh in

What they're saying:

"When I was driving into work, I saw the road blocked off over there and I saw a couple police and caution tape, and had no idea what happened," said Ariana Sperhake of Sheboygan Falls. "Just the amount of gun violence. I think it is surprising and alarming."

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"It’s tragic. Either way you look at it – from the family’s side, from the shooter’s side, it is tragic," said Jennifer Moore, who works in Sheboygan Falls. "For a tiny town like Sheboygan Falls – yeah that’s, you know, unbelievable."

Sheboygan Falls Police Department

What you can do:

The Sheboygan Falls Police Department is urging anyone with information on this incident to call police at 920-467-7902.