Police: Man seriously hurt after shooting in Racine; 20-year-old suspect in custody

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Dec 22, 2020 10:55 AM CDT

RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Authorities are investigating after a man was shot near MLK Drive and Albert Street in Racine late Monday, Dec. 21.

Police say the shooting happened around 10:23 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital by an acquaintance and later transported to Froedtert Hospital in serious condition.

Hours later, a 20-year-old man was taken into custody by the Racine Police Department SWAT team.

An investigation is ongoing.

Racine police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at (262)635-7756.Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers by phone at (262) 636-9330,or through the Crime Stoppers app by using the p3 app.