11-year-old boy dead after accidental sibling shooting in Racine

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RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Racine Police Department says an 11-year-old boy is dead after officials say his sibling accidentally shot him during the night of Fri. May 16. 

Officials say they responded to the scene near Howard and Prospect Street at around 10:33 p.m. and located the 11-year-old victim with a gunshot wound. 

The preliminary investigation indicates the victim's sibling accidentally shot him inside a residence. 

Racine police say a suspect has been identified and apprehended.

Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this incident.

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, through the Crime Stoppers app, or by using the P3 Tips online service.

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