Racine police identify 19-year-old man shot during home invasion robbery near 19th & Taylor
RACINE -- Racine police have identified the man who suffered multiple gunshot wounds near 19th and Taylor Avenue on Sunday night, May 8th.
Police: 19-year-old man shot, seriously injured near 19th & Taylor in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night, May 8th near 19th and Taylor.According to authorities, police were called out to the scene around 9:40 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired.Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old man suffering from several gunshot wounds, and in serious condition.
Three arrested in connection to "black money scam" at Racine furniture store
RACINE -- The Racine Police Department says three suspects have been charged with uttering and theft by fraud after executing a "black money scam" at a furniture store in Racine.The scam took place Friday, April 29th.According to Racine police, a concerned citizen notified the department that a possible scam was going to occur at the Furniture Warehouse located at 1610 Washington Avenue.Police say they responded to the area and waited for the suspects to arrive and initiate their scam.Upon the suspects arrival, police say three suspects proceeded to execute what is commonly known as a "black money scam" -- fraud involving fake currency.Authorities detained three individuals and confirmed they were in fact attempting to execute the scam.Officers arrested a 26-year-old, a 32-year-old and a 21-year-old suspect -- they have all been charged with uttering and theft by fraud.Racine police say collaborative effort by citizens, investigators and officers, led to the quick arrest of the individuals.Racine police are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime or other frauds.
Search for suspects: Racine police investigate armed robbery of JoJo's Kwik Mart
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating the armed robbery of JoJo's Kwik Mart on 16th St.
Racine police make arrest after man shot near 6th and Jones Street
RACINE -- Racine police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting that happened on Sunday, April 24th near 6th and Jones Street.Police have taken into custody a 33-year-old man (who turns 34 on Tuesday, April 26th).The victim has been identified as Darnell Barker.The shooting happened around 11:00 a.m.Upon officers' arrival at the scene, they located 47-year-old Barker suffering from a single gunshot wound.A preliminary investigation has indicated that the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal argument when the suspect produced a gun and shot the victim one time.The suspect has not yet been criminally charged.
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.
Racine police: Three arrested in connection with death of 34-year-old man
RACINE -- Racine police say three people have been arrested and are expected to be charged in connection with the death of 34-year-old Thomas Borglin.Officials say the suspects are men, ages 27, 28 and 33.Police say their investigation centered on a residence on Grove Ave.
Racine police investigating death of 34-year-old man
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man.The man was found dead in a home near 15th Street and Grove Avenue on Monday evening, April 11th.Police were called out to the home around 6:15.Police say due to the unknown circumstances surrounding this death, "Major Crimes" was activated and responded to the scene.The investigation is ongoing.Racine police investigators are interested in any information anyone may have regarding this crime.
20-year-old suspect taken into custody after triple shooting at Bray Center in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with a triple shooting that occurred at the Bray Center in Racine on March 11th.Police arrested the 20-year-old suspect early on Wednesday morning, March 30th after "no knock" search warrants were executed at an address on Park Avenue and an address on Grand Avenue.The suspect was located at the Park Avenue address and taken into custody -- arrested for three counts of attempted first degree intentional homicide and bail jumping.Police said one of the three people shot during this incident was a 16-year-old girl.Several people are shot after a large fight breaks out during a private event at the George Bray Community Center late Friday, March 11th.
Loved ones remember Racine delivery driver, gunned down on the job: "He really didn't deserve this"
RACINE -- James Norris, a father of six children, two with developmental disabilities was shot and killed on Friday night, March 25th in Racine, while he was working as a delivery driver.
"It's just not fair:" Delivery driver shot, killed in Racine neighborhood; no one in custody
RACINE -- A Racine delivery driver was shot and killed on Green Street late on Friday, March 25th.
Racine police investigate attempted armed robbery at Marathon gas station
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Tuesday night, March 22nd at the Marathon gas station on Rapids Drive.
Racine police change report of abandoned baby to "rescue run"
RACINE — Racine police say their investigation into a report of an abandoned newborn has changed.Lt.
Racine police: Investigation underway after shooting victim showed up at hospital
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating after a shooting victim showed up at Wheaton Franciscan Health Care on Friday, March 18th.
Racine police: Two people injured after being struck by armed robbers
RACINE -- Two people were hurt in a home invasion and robbery in Racine late Monday, March 14th.Racine police say officers responded to the home on Fairview Tr.
Owner surrenders 18 dogs from alleged hoarding situation in Racine: "We had way too many"
RACINE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Humane Society say 18 dogs were surrendered on Monday, March 14th when Humane Society officials and Racine police handled an alleged hoarding situation at a home near Mayfair Drive and Monterey Drive.Humane Society officials say the dogs' owners were cooperative and surrendered the 18 dogs -- 17 chihuahuas and a beagle.The dogs were set to be examined by a veterinarian on Monday, and some will be transferred to the Wisconsin Humane Society's Ozaukee campus due to space limitations in Racine.The owner of the animals has admitted he had too many, and officials said the animals were packed into tiny crates filled with urine and feces.
Racine police seek suspect(s) after 19-year-old man shot multiple times at 12th & Franklin
RACINE -- Racine police are seeking the suspect(s) responsible for a shooting in which a 19-year-old man was injured.It happened on Sunday, March 13th around 5:15 p.m.Police say they were called out to the area near 12th and Franklin for a report of shots fired.The victim later arrived at the emergency room, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
"There was no security:" Three wounded after shots fired inside Racine community center
RACINE -- Several people are shot after a large fight breaks out during a private event at the George Bray Community Center late Friday, March 11th.
Charged: 22-year-old Racine man accused of stabbing man during dispute outside "Main Moon"
RACINE COUNTY -- A 22-year-old Racine man has been criminally charged -- accused of stabbing a man outside the Main Moon restaurant in Racine on Tuesday night, March 8th.
Racine Police Department welcomes new K-9 "Hax," one-year-old Belgian Malinois
RACINE -- Officials with the Racine Police Department are introducing the newest member of its K-9 team -- K-9 "Hax," a one-year-old male Belgian Malinois.