One person was killed and three people were wounded in a shooting on Kenosha’s north side early Saturday morning, according to Kenosha police.
Officers responded to the shooting in a parking lot in the 1700 block of 52nd Street, near the intersection of 52nd and 19th Avenue, according to a police tweet on Saturday morning. Police found vehicles apparently fleeing the scene and people running from the lot.
Police attempted to provide “lifesaving first aid” on the scene, but one victim died. Of the three who were injured, one is listed in critical condition, a second is in serious condition and the third suffered non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to area hospitals, police said.
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The victims were identified as two 27-year-old men, a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman. All are believed to be Illinois residents. Their names haven’t been released, police said.
Authorities said there’s no suspect in custody. They said they don’t believe this shooting was a random act of violence and don’t think there’s an ongoing threat to the community.
Shortly before 4:00am KPD responded to a shooting with multiple victims in the 1700 blk of 52nd Street. KPD remains on scene investigating. There is 1 confirmed fatality, 2 victims in serious condition and 1 with non life threatening injuries.
— Kenosha Police Dept. (@KenoshaPolice) January 1, 2022
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