Crime
La Crosse Police looking for suspect in shooting
A shooting on the south side of La Crosse late Thursday morning leaves one person injured and police after the person with the gun.
It happened around 11:28 a.m. in the 900 block of 5th Avenue South according to the La Crosse Police Department.
Officers on the scene found out that the victim had already gone to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The department said they believe it is an isolated and targeted incident.
Investigators identified Diontae D. Booth, 28, as a person of interest in the shooting.
Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
People wanting to remain anonymous can use the La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers line at 608-784-TIPS or online at https://www.p3tips.com/459. The Crime Stoppers App called P3 can also be used to provide information.
The department said more information would be release more information when they’re able as it is an active investigation.
Lorraine
May 15, 2025 at 6:39 pm
Why even bother looking? Like what are the judges going to do? They will just let him out on bond anyway. Have a good police force but a weak judicial system. Makes a tough day to arrest someone and only to see them out the next day because of lax judges.
Bill
May 16, 2025 at 4:31 pm
Friend of George Floyd..Maybe he’s hiding in the new apartments at 4th and Jackson, only 2 blocks away.
Howard
May 15, 2025 at 6:46 pm
Gee like that name hasn’t been included in a story or two in the past.Love our catch and release system.