Kareem A. McLain, a 21-year-old resident of Racine, Wisconsin, was shot in the head and killed on July 11, 2022 while walking home from a store near Deane Boulevard and 17th Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Kareem attended Horlick High School, hoped to join the Marines, and was remembered by family and friends for his sense of humor, respectfulness, and remarkable smile.

The investigation remains open and no arrests have been reported. His mother, Haleemah Abdullah, and his father, Antonio McLain, have spoken about the family’s grief; Antonio noted he had also lost a younger brother to violence nearly 30 years earlier. The community has held vigils and a GoFundMe was set up to assist with funeral and memorial expenses.

Anyone with information about what happened near Deane Boulevard and 17th Street on the night of July 11, 2022 is asked to contact the Racine Police Department.