The shooting took place around 12:42 a.m. at Somers House, a bar in the village of Somers, according to officials.
At least two more people were taken to area hospitals with serious injuries.
“There is a possibility that one or two, or maybe even more, had minor injuries and some injuries,” said Sheriff David Beth of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department.
Two of the victims died at the scene. The third victim fled in a car with other people, but later died on the way to a hospital.
The sheriff said he may have told the person in charge to leave the bar and then go back to the shooting.
“The next thing you know, I’m sorry to shoot a lot of shots. [I] he got up, ran out, and looked out the window. You just have to see people running from the bar in all directions, ”said Peter Ploskee, a resident near the bar.
According to Kenosha officials, the shooter, who is described as a six-foot-tall man wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt, is still at large.
“I didn’t see anyone. Like I said, when I looked out the window, it was just chaos. People running in all possible directions, so you know, who’s who? Is this the guy? Is this the guy?” People are just running, people are screaming, ”Ploskee said.
Kenosha officials believe the incident was objective and isolated and said they do not believe there is a threat to the community at this time.
“The suspect is still at large. Suspicious or suspicious, we don’t really know at this time,” Sheriff David Beth said.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued a statement about the shooting.
“My heart breaks for Kenosha this morning as a result of a shooting that claimed three lives and injured at least two more people. I want to thank the first ones who responded quickly and continue to work to investigate and find those involved in this. senseless tragedy, “Governor Evers said. “Kathy and I join Wisconsinites in waiting and praying for the wounded to recover from their injuries. We are thinking of the families and loved ones affected and the entire Kenosha community, who are grieving and facing each other. tragic incident of gun violence “.
Officials said they were possibly looking for several people and several weapons. No weapons were recovered at the scene, but he did mention that a handgun or pistols could have been used, according to the sheriff.
The bar is known as the meeting place of Carthage College community. According to the university’s website, the campus was closed for a period of time on Sunday morning, but the university received a message at 6:20 a.m. from law enforcement saying it was could lift the lock.
Sheridan Road is closed near the site and officials said the area should be avoided so the Kenosha Sheriff’s Department can continue the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department at 262-605-5100 or anonymously with the Kenosha County Crime Detectors at 262-656-7333.
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