Saturday, May 17, 2025

Racine police: 11-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed by sibling

From JSOnline:

Cailey Gleeson
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

An 11-year-old boy was shot and killed at a home in Racine on May 16.

Officers were informed at 10:33 p.m. that the child was shot and was transported to the hospital by family, according to a Racine Police Department news release. The boy had a single gunshot wound and did not survive.

The department said preliminary information indicates the child was accidentally shot by a sibling inside a residence on the 2600 block of Prospect Street.

Authorities have identified and apprehended a suspect. The investigation is ongoing.

Racine police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact the department at 262-635-7756. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330 or use P3 Tips.

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2025/05/17/racine-child-11-killed-in-accidental-shooting/83691951007/

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