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Kenosha Police Shooting, Bar Homicide Suspect Arrested
Police say the suspect fled the bar, then exchanged gunfire with officers, leaving no officers seriously injured and the suspect hospitalized in stable condition.
On Sunday, September 20, Kenosha Police responded to Shenanigans Bar at 2400 52nd Street around 8:30 p.m. following reports of gunfire, finding 33-year-old Antero Medina III with fatal gunshot wounds.
The 45-year-old Milwaukee suspect fled the scene and later opened fire on responding Kenosha Police officers near 53rd Street and 24th Avenue, striking an officer's squad car before officers returned fire.
Nearby resident Stephanie Rediske reported hearing a "barrage of shots" unfold outside her home near 53rd Street and 24th Avenue, describing the neighborhood transforming into an active crime scene with drones and floodlights.
The Kenosha-Racine Area Investigative Team is handling the officer-involved shooting, while the Kenosha Police Department leads the homicide investigation. Shenanigans Bar remains closed until further notice.
Family members are remembering Medina, a father of three, as a man loved throughout the community. Shenanigans Bar stated, "Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to the victim, his family, and everyone impacted.