15-year-old Racine Boy Shot in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT - A 15-year-old Racine boy was shot in the abdomen early Saturday morning and is in stable condition at a local hospital.

The Racine County Eye reports that the victim was found when his cousin was pulled over by Mount Pleasant police for speeding and driving erratically. The driver told police his cousin had been, at which point police called in rescue workers from the South Shore Fire Department.

The victim was transported to All Saints Ascension Hospital, where his wounds were determined to be non-life-threatening. He is currently listed in stable condition.

The shooting occurred in the 1400 block of Warwick Way in Mount Pleasant. No suspects are identified at this time and the victim's name is not being released since he is a juvenile.

Those with information on the shooting can contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department at (262) 884-0454, option four. Tips can also be shared with Crime Stoppers, who can be reached by phone at (262) 636-9220, via e-mail through their website at www.racine.crimestoppersweb.com, or via text message at CRIMES (274637), with TIP417 as the text message.

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