Racine police: Victim, suspect identified in fatal shooting near Douglas and High

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Aug 9, 2020 11:28 AM CDT | Updated: Aug 13, 2020 10:04 AM CDT

Updated: 10 a.m. on Aug. 13, 2020

RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Authorities have identified the victim and suspect involved in a shooting near near Douglas Avenue and High Street in Racine on Aug. 8.

Police revealed the victim is 23-year-old Guillermo Martinez of Racine.

The suspect, 31-year-old Edward Sanders of Racine, was arrested and is in custody.

Police are asking anyone with information on this fatal shooting 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.

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Published: 11:28 a.m. on Aug. 8, 2020

RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Racine police are investigating a homicide after finding an adult man shot dead near Douglas and High around 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8.

According to Racine police, officers responded to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a man dead on scene from a gunshot wound.

Officials say an adult man is currently in custody.

Identities are not being released at this time due to the investigation.

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.