KENOSHA, Wis. — Two people are in custody following a shooting in Kenosha that left one teen dead and two others injured Wednesday night, according to the Kenosha Police Department.
Watch: What we know in the deadly shooting investigation
Police respond to the scene of the shooting; teen killed identified
Kenosha police responded to a report of multiple people shot near the intersection of 6th Avenue and 60th Street just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4.
There, police found two teens who had been shot, including a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man. Police also found a 15-year-old boy who had sustained a head injury.
The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and the two others were taken to the hospital. The mother of the 16-year-old identified him as Isiah Cooper.
Two people arrested; isolated incident
At the scene of the investigation, police learned that multiple people may have fled into a nearby home. There, police said they found two people — a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man — and took them into custody.
Both are being held in secure detention facilities, pending further investigation and potential charges.
According to police, the shooting is believed to have been an isolated incident, with no known ongoing threat to the community or area schools.
Residents near where the shooting happened are encouraged to review any surveillance footage to help police with their investigation and to call 262-605-5203 with any relevant information or evidence.
Police said the investigation is ongoing, with additional information expected to be released as it becomes available.
Kenosha Unified School District issues statement
In response to the shooting, the Kenosha Unified School District released the following statement:
“Good morning KUSD families and staff, I am writing to share information about a community shooting that occurred last night, Wednesday, Feb. 4. It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I share that this incident resulted in the loss of a life of a Bradford High School student, critically injured an Indian Trail High School student, and left another Indian Trail student wounded. The individuals responsible are known and have been detained. The Kenosha Police Department has confirmed this was an isolated incident and does not believe students and staff are in danger. Out of an abundance of caution, KPD provided an enhanced police presence at impacted schools this morning and will do so again this afternoon. Our hearts and thoughts are with the families directly impacted by this tragedy. We ask that you keep our students, their families, and our entire school community in your thoughts during this difficult time. Support will be available for our students as they process this incident. If your child needs someone to speak with, please have them visit the school office to speak with a counselor. Tragic events like this impact our entire community. We must continue working together to keep our schools and community safe. We ask for your partnership in reinforcing the importance of "see something, say something." By reporting concerns, we help support the safety and well-being of everyone. Individuals can report concerns anonymously through Speak Up, Speak Out [url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com]. Thank you for your care and continued support.”
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