At Least 2 Shot in Racine's Graceland Cemetery, Police Say

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At least two people were shot Thursday afternoon at Graceland Cemetery in Racine, Wisconsin, according to police.

At 2:26 p.m., "multiple shots were fired" at the Wisconsin cemetery, police said, striking a young woman and another person of an unknown age.

Both people were transported to an area hospital, though the young woman has since been released, police said in a press conference Thursday evening.

"There are victims but unknown how many at this time," the department tweeted at 3:47 p.m.. "The scene is still active and being investigated."

During the press conference, police said they have reason to believe there are "multiple" scenes and asked for the public's help in locating surveillance footage.

The Draeger-Langendorg Funeral Home and Crematory also confirmed the incident to NBC Chicago affiliate station TMJ4, saying all funeral home staff were unharmed.

Police confirmed Thursday that the funeral was for Da'Shontay L. King Sr.

State investigators identified 37-year-old King as the man a Racine police officer shot and killed last week.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice said King was shot during a foot chase late last month. The agency said the officer fired after King was seen with a handgun. The officer has been placed on administrative leave.

Check back for more on this developing story.

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