Racine police were called to a residence on Hamilton Street, near Marquette Street, late Tuesday afternoon for what escalated into an armed home invasion, resulting in police shooting and wounding a suspect. FOX 6 Now reported that the incident occurred just before 6 p.m. yesterday, with officers arriving to the sound of gunfire emanating from within the house.
Upon entering the home, officers encountered and "engaged" the suspect, a 42-year-old man from Racine, who sustained a "minor injury" during the confrontation, FOX 6 Now stated. Despite shots fired by the suspect, no other injuries were reported., and none of the several adults and children present were harmed by the gunfire.
Details surrounding the actions leading to the suspect’s injury remain undisclosed, but WISN 12 notes that the Racine Police Department has not clarified whether an officer's weapon was discharged or how exactly the suspect was injured. WISN 12 reported that the Kenosha-Racine Area Investigative Team (KRAIT) has been tapped to delve into the shooting aspect of the incident, with the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office spearheading the investigation.
While the Racine Police continues its investigation into the underlying home invasion, the officers involved in the shooting have followed protocol by taking administrative leave, as per the policy for such incidents. The police have urged anyone with pertinent information to assist by contacting the Racine Police Investigations Unit.
