LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — City of Lake Geneva Police are investigating a shooting that they say looks like a drug deal gone bad.
"This was set up through some social media platform. And when that deal was to take place, the victim was ambushed," Lake Geneva Police Chief, Ed Gritzner explained.
On Tuesday night, Lake Geneva police say they arrested a juvenile suspect in connection to the shooting, and also recovered what officers say was a stolen vehicle used by the suspects. Officers are searching for one other suspect.
Officers say they were called to the 1000 block of Bonnie Brae Lane for reports of gunshots Monday night just after 10 P.M. A 17-year-old victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay. Police say the people involved in the incident know each other.
Police say one suspect may have run southeast away from Laurie Street. They do not have a description of the suspect at this time, and have not made an arrest. Police believe the suspect may have used a dark colored SUV with tinted windows to get away.
"We suspect the suspects were long gone upon our arrival," Chief Gritzner said.
Officers searched the area with dogs and drones. Detectives are working on identifying people of interest.
A shelter in place order was in effect, but was lifted. Police say there is no active threat to the community.
"We're always concerned when somebody that steps up to that type of violence isn't in our custody. But we're relatively a safe area," Chief Gritzner said.
The 1000 block of Bonnie Brae between Rush and Laurie streets was closed for several hours. It is now back open.
According to Chief Gritzner, there was a home invasionat this same residence in early January.
We're also told besides Monday and last month's home invasion, police have been called to the same home a number of times.
We've requested that information from Walworth County and are waiting to hear back.
If you have any information regarding this shooting call the City of Lake Geneva Police Department at 262-248-4455.
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