Sa’marian Aranda Identified in Fatal Racine Park Shooting

A 17-year-old identified by his family as Sa’marian “Papi” Aranda was killed and a 16-year-old was wounded in a shooting at Lockwood Park in Racine around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Police said the shooting followed an altercation during a large gathering; the 16-year-old, who was also shot, was taken into custody as a person of interest and is expected to survive. The circumstances remain under investigation, and police are seeking information and video from witnesses. Aranda’s family said he had recently lost his sister in a house fire, while friends and community members offered condolences and called for action on gun violence.