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.
