A 15-year-old boy is dead after a shooting on La Crosse's south side Thursday afternoon, and police say they have not yet released any information about a suspect. The victim has been identified as Rashied M. Schuelke, according to police.
La Crosse police officers responded to the intersection of 7th and Hood streets, where they found Schuelke suffering from gunshot wounds, according to WXOW. Accounts of the exact timing vary slightly: WIZM News reported the shooting happened around 5:22 p.m., while WEAU placed it at about 5:20 p.m. at the same intersection.
Lifesaving Efforts Could Not Save Teen
Officers and emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures on Schuelke before he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the station's report states. As reported by Spectrum News, the La Crosse Police Department sent condolences to Schuelke's family and friends following the shooting.
A large police presence remained near the scene as investigators collected evidence into Thursday evening, per the same account from WIZM News. Officers have not disclosed whether any weapon has been recovered, and the department has not shared whether it has identified any suspects.
Investigation Remains Active, No Suspects Named
La Crosse police are continuing to investigate the shooting, according to WEAU. Spectrum News reports that the department is conducting an active investigation and has asked anyone with information to contact police at 608-782-7575.
Those who prefer to remain anonymous can submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 608-784-8477 or online through lacrossecrimestoppers.com, per Spectrum News. No further details about a possible motive or circumstances leading up to the shooting have been made public.
