Kenosha police: 23-year-old in critical condition after shooting near 40th Street and 28th Avenue

KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) --- Kenosha police say a 23-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot near 40th Street and 28th Avenue early Sunday morning, March 7.

Police say they responded to the scene around 3:05 a.m. for the reports of multiple shots being fired.

Kenosha Joint Services 911 operators could hear gunshots in the background during the call. Police say reports of a person being shot were also overheard.

When police arrived on scene, gunshots were still being fired.

Officers located the victim near the intersection of 41st Street and 29th Avenue, suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in critical condition, police say.

Police remained on scene for several hours. Due to the size of the crime scene, Wisconsin State Patrols Traffic Reconstruction Unit assisted with crime scene mapping.

Kenosha police say arrests were made, however, the arrests were for disorderly conduct and obstructing police investigations.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

Kenosha Police need to rely on the public’s assistance and cooperation when investigating crimes. Weask that anyone with information regarding this incident contact the Kenosha Police Detective Bureau at262-605-5203. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at262-656-7333.

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