Kenosha Sheriff's Deputies End Friday Afternoon Shooting With No Injuries: Suspect In Jail

Kenosha Sheriff’s Deputies End Friday Afternoon Shooting With No Injuries: Suspect In Jail

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Scene of the Shooting Friday Afternoon
(Photo by Leo Martin for Kenosha County Eye)

Today February 3^rd, 2023, at 3:28 PM, Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives responded to 1543 Sheridan Rd. (LG Beauty Salon) in the Village of Somers for a shots fired incident.

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According to KSD investigators on scene, a domestic dispute took place inside the business between a male and female who are both employed there. The male subject fired shots at the female and then attempted to shoot himself. KSD deputies arrived on the scene within minutes and the male subject was taken into custody. The female and male were not injured by the gunfire.

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At the time of the incident, it is believed there were up to five (5) bystanders/patrons in the establishment. None of the bystanders/patrons were injured. This is an active investigation. No further details are available at this time.

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Sheriff David Zoerner responded to the scene, he stated, Our deputies did an excellent job in safely evacuating everyone within the business and taking the suspect into custody without incident.”

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The public is encouraged to contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau with any information at 262-605-5102 or anonymously to the Kenosha County Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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