November 3, 2007

Gunshot kills 17-year-old in Racine

A single gunshot this morning at 1:48 a.m. killed a Racine youth.

Police responding to a call at 2514 17th street found Torivio J. Melendez,17, suffering from a bullet wound to the abdomen. He was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center, where he died at 5:30 a.m.

Initial reports say he was struck by gunfire as he stood on the porch; several shots also struck the house.

1 comment:

  1. Is there any detailed information to this incident. Who did this and what happened to the persons that did it. Now who is reponsible for helping with funeral arrangments if the family does not have funeral insurance.
    Please comment.

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