27-year-old Racine man fatally stabbed; woman arrested

RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Racine police were called to a possible stabbing near 9th and Walnut on Saturday, June 10, around 6:31 p.m.

When police got there, they found a 27-year-old man lying on the sidewalk and bleeding from his chest. After life-saving measures were attempted, the man was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

A 27-year-old woman, who was with the man when officers arrived, confessed to stabbing him. The woman was arrested and taken to the Investigations Bureau to be interviewed. After the interview, she was taken to the Racine County Jail.

Neighbors say the 27-year-old man died on their sidewalks after being stabbed by a 27-year-old woman he lived with.

"It's very quiet here, there's lots of kids here on this block, it's very family oriented," said neighbor Melanie Devers.

She says that's why what happened yesterday left them in shock.

"Yesterday my neighbors were arguing and all of a sudden the man ran out and said call 9-1-1 I've been stabbed. He collapsed right in the driveway in my son's arms," said Devers. "When the sheriff came, they tried to revive him, but it didn't work."

Devers says the woman quickly admitted to stabbing the man, but it's unclear what happened before the stabbing.

"She admitted it, when my son was over there, she told the sheriff 'Yeah I stabbed him'," said Devers.

Devers says there were kids that lived there with them as well. She says whatever lead up to this, she hopes the kids are safe.

"We had no idea what was going on," said Devers. "Yeah, people argue, but nothing like that."

Racine police investigators are looking for any additional information that anyone might 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 at (262) 636-9330, or through the Crime Stoppers app by using the P3 Tips App.