Kenosha S.W.A.T. Team Nabs Monday Afternoon Shooting Suspect

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Kenosha Police S.W.A.T. Team Armored Vehicle
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

At around 1:50pm on Monday, September 18th, Kenosha Police Department officers responded to Froedtert South Hospital at 6308 8th Ave for a 22 year old male who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was struck with the bullet under his arm and is currently in stable condition. The shooting scene was located in the 6300 block of 7th Ave. The shooting occurred as a result of an argument over money owed. The suspect was swiftly identified thanks in large part to several cooperative witnesses.

The suspect was tracked to a residence in the 6100 block of 57th Ave. The Kenosha Police Department’s SWAT Team was activated and as SWAT officers approached the residence, the 24 year-old suspect surrendered and is in custody.

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Jaquan D. Terrien (24) of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff)

KCE can confirm, based on records, that the suspect is 24-year-old Jaquan D. Terrien of Kenosha. He was arrested and booked for attempted homicide, armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felony and disorderly conduct, and is holding on a probation and parole violation.

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Terrien was previously convicted of burglary, but was given probation by the soft-on-crime Kenosha County justice system.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact the Kenosha Police Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203 or the Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333. This case is active and ongoing, there are no further details at this time.

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Members of Kenosha Police S.W.A.T. Team
(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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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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Anonymous says:

September 20, 2023 at 8:45 AM

Was he holding a baby? That’s a popular move to garner sympathy in Kenosha.

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TheWatcher says:

September 20, 2023 at 9:11 AM

Does KPD have thier own SWAT team now, or is it a combined sheriff/police group?

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1. Kevin Mathewson says:
  
  September 20, 2023 at 9:13 AM
  
  They each have their own now.
  
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2. ! says:
  
  September 20, 2023 at 9:32 AM
  
  When business is good, you can’t always borrow somebody else’s tools.
  
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Cletus Van Damme says:

September 20, 2023 at 9:31 AM

“Knabs”??? How about “nabs”? You really need someone to proof read your stuff before publishing it. Sheesh!

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1. ! says:
  
  September 20, 2023 at 9:36 AM
  
  Most of us are willing to give him a pass, since his spelling is better than the Kenosha fish wrapper and the stories get out sooner and are of much higher quality.
  
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TooLiberal4me says:

September 20, 2023 at 10:15 AM

Keep these great police stories coming!

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