Caroline Neal
RACINE — A Racine police officer shot and killed a man during an arrest attempt Sunday.
According to a Racine Police Department press release, the man was wanted in connection to a “violent domestic abuse assault” from earlier in the day. Officers reportedly attempted to arrest him in the 900 block of 17th Street at approximately 11:12 p.m.
The release said the man tried to flee in a vehicle but crashed about half a block away. He then reportedly exited the vehicle holding a handgun.
Police said the man started to raise the gun and an RPD officer fired his gun.
Officers and rescue responders reportedly performed life-saving measures on the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, the release said.
The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave, in accordance with department policy, RPD said.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.
Anyone with additional information related to the event is asked to call RPD at 262-635-7756 or Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330 to remain anonymous.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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The shooting should be on bodycam video. Excessive force or good judgment by RPD ?
Let the evidence speak for itself.
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