US EditionRacine Teen Charged in Shooting Death of Younger Brother
- On May 16, 2025, Racine prosecutors charged 16-year-old Pedro Sauceda with first-degree reckless homicide for the shooting death of his 11-year-old brother Jesus Valladares at their home on Prospect Street.
- The shooting took place after the family had visited a cemetery earlier that day, and according to statements, Pedro had been handling a loaded gun when Jesus attempted to grab it from him, leading to an accidental discharge.
- Witnesses reported the brothers were ‘‘play fighting’’ with the gun, and investigators found Pedro kneeling at the scene asking officers to kill him while Jesus was taken to the hospital and later died.
- Pedro’s bond was set at $150,000 during his initial court appearance on May 21, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 28, and family members described their loss as heartbreaking.
- The incident highlights ongoing risks of unintentional shootings by children, with data showing 411 such cases nationwide in 2023 resulting in 158 deaths, emphasizing a need for improved gun safety measures.
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Racine teen charged in shooting death of younger brother
The 16-year-old brother of an 11-year-old who was shot and killed last week at a Racine home has been charged in the boys death.Pedro Sauceda, 16, is facing one count of first-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon.Related: Racine family mourns 11-year-old accidentally shot and killed by siblingRacine police said the shooting happened around 10:33 p.m. on May 16 at a home in the 2600 block of Prospect Street. Prosecutors said the 11…
11-year-old boy accidentally fatally shot by sibling at home: police
**Related Video Above: What happens when you call 911 RACINE, Wis. (WJW) -- An 11-year-old boy died after accidentally being shot by a sibling in Wisconsin last Friday, according to the Racine Police Department. Police said in a statement they were called to a local hospital after being notified of a shooting that took place at a residence on Prospect Street around 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they learned an 11-year-old boy was suffering from one g…
The child was taken to the hospital, but they could not save his life.
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