Death by Cop  2021-2025

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John R. McCarthy

Gender : Male

Age : 32

Race : White

Date : 07/13/2021

Location : 10616 Northwestern Avenue

City : Franksville

County : Racine

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Racine County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 13, 2021, John R. McCarthy shot and killed a man who was pumping gas at a gas station. McCarthy later reportedly engaged in a gunfight with an undercover sheriff's deputy at another gas station not far away. After the exchange of gunfire, McCarthy shot himself in the head, ultimately causing his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/police-on-scene-of-incident-at-pilot-travel-center-in-racine-county