Racine man dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot in parking lot

A 68-year-old man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday afternoon in the parking lot of Super Cuts on Washington Avenue. Here's the release from Mount Pleasant police:

At 1:13 PM Mt. Pleasant Police were dispatched to the back parking lot of Super Cuts 5360 Washington Ave. Employees were outside the back of the store and noticed a jacket lying on the snow next to a truck. They found a man lying on the ground and called rescue. Rescue was first on scene provided medical attention to the man who had gunshot wound to the chest. Rescue transported to St. Mary’s Hospital. The victim, “Warren R. Stinson 68yoa, of Racine.” was pronounced deceased at 2:02 PM by medical personnel. Police notified the immediate family.

Police found a handgun lying in the snow next to the man on the ground. Preliminary investigation indicates that the gun shot may have been self inflicted based on the evidence at the scene, and persons interviewed thus far. Police are continuing to investigate all aspects of the case, but as stated we do not suspect foul play at this time. Anyone with information about this death investigation is asked to call the Mt. Pleasant Police Department 262-884-0454.