A shooting on Wednesday night in Kenosha left a 16‑year‑old Bradford High School student dead and two Indian Trail High School students injured. The incident happened just before 8 p.m. near 6th Avenue and 60th Street. The Kenosha Police Department found a car with its windows shot out near the scene, which may be important to the investigation, according to WISN.
Kenosha Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Jeff Weiss said, “Our hearts and thoughts are with the families directly impacted by this tragedy,” and said the shooting was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to students and staff, as reported by FOX6 Now. Police presence has been increased, and two suspects, a 16‑year‑old boy and a 19‑year‑old man, are in detention. A neighbor who did not want to be identified told WISN, “I was facing towards the lake, and all I heard from behind was two shots. And then I just dropped to my balcony because I didn't know what was going on.”
The Kenosha Police Department is asking residents near the incident to review any surveillance video and call 262‑605‑5203 with information to help the investigation. Officials say the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known ongoing threat to the community or schools. KUSD is offering support for students, and Dr. Weiss said, “We must continue working together to keep our schools and community safe,” and, “We ask for your partnership in reinforcing the importance of ‘see something, say something,’” allowing concerns to be reported through the anonymous Speak Up, Speak Out resource, as mentioned by WJFW.
