KENOSHA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 16-year-old boy is dead following a shooting Wednesday night in southeast Wisconsin.
Shortly before 8 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of 60th Street for reports of multiple people being shot. When officers arrived, they located three individuals: a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds, and a 15-year-old boy with a head injury.
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Officers immediately began life-saving measures, but the 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their conditions have not been released.
During the initial investigation, police developed information indicating multiple suspects may have fled into a nearby residence. Officers responded to that location and took two people into custody — a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man. Both are being held in jail pending further investigation and potential charges related to the incident.
Police confirmed that the individuals involved attend local high schools. Grief counseling resources will be made available for students and staff as needed.
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Authorities say the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public or local schools. Investigators are asking anyone in the area to review surveillance footage and contact police with any relevant information.
The incident remains an active homicide investigation, and additional details are expected to be released as they become available.
