A 27-year-old man is dead after a fight near 12th Street and Memorial Drive in Racine turned deadly Sunday night, with police saying he was shot in the chest before being rushed to a hospital, where he later died, as noted by TMJ4. Officers identified the victim as Koreem Ozier, a 27-year-old man from Racine, according to Civic Media (originally published by Racine County Eye). No arrests had been announced as of Monday afternoon.
According to FOX6 News Milwaukee, officers responded to the area at approximately 8:56 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, after receiving a report of a shooting. Police said Ozier got into a fight with an unknown man, and at some point during that altercation he was shot in the chest.
Ozier was transported to a hospital, but he was later pronounced deceased, the outlet reported. Investigators have not released the identity of the man Ozier fought with, and it remains unclear whether that individual is considered a suspect, a witness, or something else entirely.
Police Call It an Isolated Incident
Racine police described the shooting as an isolated incident, and investigators were handling it as a homicide, FOX6 Milwaukee reported FOX6 Milwaukee. Even so, detectives have not announced any arrests in connection with Ozier's death.
The lack of a named suspect leaves significant questions unanswered about what sparked the fight and how it escalated into gunfire in Racine. Police have not detailed a motive.
Investigators Seek Tips From the Public
Racine police have asked anyone with information or video related to the shooting to contact the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756, per a report from FOX6 Milwaukee. Witnesses and tipsters can call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330 or submit information through the P3 app, per the police request relayed in the report. With no arrests announced and the second man's identity still unreleased, the investigation into Ozier's death remains open.
