Drowning 
On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, the Racine Police Department responded to the 800 block of Pershing Park Dr. for the report of a child that fell off the rocks and was under the water. Officers located a child in the water and attempted to get to him. The child was pulled from the water by Racine Rescue Personnel. As of the time of this report the child had a pulse and was transported to Ascension Hospital. The child was then transferred to Children’s Hospital. No other information is being released at this time.
Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. 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 text 274637 (CRIMES). Text message should begin with RACS.
All media inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to my attention at (262) 635-7772.
Sgt. Adam Malacara
Public Information Officer
Address/Location
Racine, WI Police Department
730 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 262-635-7700