Family confirms Kenosha County law enforcement official died from COVID-19

Photo courtesy of Kenosha County Sheriff\'s Department

KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) - CBS 58 has confirmed a local corrections officer has died after contracting COVID-19.

Kenosha County Corporal Christopher Basina died Friday, Oct. 8 from COVID-19, according to his family.

The veteran served Kenosha County for 23 years.

His funeral is being planned for Monday, October 18.


COVID-19 continues to be the leading cause of death for law enforcement.

This is a developing story. Stick with CBS 58 for updates on-air and online.
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