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RACINE - Racine police shot and wounded a 21-year-old man late Thursday night in the yard of an apartment complex on Romayne Avenue.
Eric S. Conley was struck by two bullets, but his wounds are not thought to be life threatening, according to police. Conley was taken to Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital, 3801 Spring St., for treatment.
Reports said at 11:15 p.m. officers were checking the area of Mount Pleasant Street and Romayne Avenue for a suspicious man who was possibly carrying a gun. Two officers apparently confronted Conley in the yard of the apartment complex at 2100 Romayne Ave.
A preliminary investigation by police revealed that Conley failed to follow the officers' commands and made threatening actions.
Police said one officer fired two shots from his handgun at Conley.
Larry Mack, a resident of the apartment building who identified himself as the caretaker of the property, told The Journal Times that Conley was shot in the back as he was trying to climb a fence in the yard. A portion of the aluminum fence was bent backwards Friday morning.
Police spokesman Lt. Al Days did not confirm Mack's account and would not release where Conley had been shot. He said police are still investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
According to reports, Conley did have a gun, which was recovered at the scene.
Conley is a convicted felon, according to police. Charges of possession of a firearm by a felon are anticipated.
According to online court records, Conley was convicted in February of 2007 of burglary and sentenced to 18 months in prison and three years extended supervision. In February of 2009, his supervision was revoked and he was sent back to prison.
Conley was arrested again in April for criminal trespass to a dwelling and criminal damage to property. He is currently out of jail on a $500 signature bond
The police officer who shot Conley is on administrative leave until an investigation into the shooting is complete, which is standard procedure, according to Days
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Racine Police Department at (262) 635-7700 and ask for the Investigations Unit, or contact Crime Stoppers at (262) 636-9330, or by texting a message to CRIMES (274637) and typing in TIP417 with your text message.
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