RACINE, Wis. — One teenager is dead and another is under arrest while recovering from injuries after a shooting at a park in Racine.
Police officers responded to Lockwood Park near Graceland Blvd. and Ohio St. at 1:13 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, where a 17-year-old boy was shot in the back and a 16-year-old boy was shot in the chest.
The 17-year-old later died at the hospital. The 16-year-old is being treated at Children’s Hospital and was arrested as a person of interest in connection to the shooting. His condition is unknown.
Police say the gunfire stemmed from a fight during a large gathering at the park. They’re still investigating what led up to that fight and the shooting.
“Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the 17-year-old who lost his life,” Racine Police said in a news release. “We also extend our thoughts to all those who were present at Lockwood Park, their families, and everyone affected by this tragedy.”
Anyone with information or video related to the shooting investigation is encouraged to contact Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at (262) 635-7756, or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at (262) 636-9330 or through the Crime Stoppers app by using P3 Tips.
