One Dead, Another Injured After Early Morning Shooting in Beloit Home

BELOIT, Wisconsin — A deadly shooting inside a Beloit home early Thursday morning left one man dead and another wounded, according to the Beloit Police Department.

Police Respond to White Avenue Shooting

Authorities said officers responded around 3 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, to the 1500 block of White Avenue after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found a 51-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital but later pronounced dead.

A second victim, a 41-year-old Beloit man, later arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound from the same incident. Police confirmed his injury was non-life threatening.

Shooting Happened Inside a Residence

Investigators said the gunfire occurred inside a residence where a group of people had gathered before the shooting. The exact circumstances surrounding what led to the violence remain under investigation.

Police have not yet released the names of the victims or confirmed whether any suspects have been identified.

First Homicide of 2025 in Beloit

The department noted this is the first homicide of 2025 in Beloit. By contrast, there were three homicides in the city during 2024, including the April 5 shooting of Jaiden Benitez, 20, the May 11 killing of Nikkita Gree, 49, and the December 26 shooting of Gregory Ashford inside a residence on Oak Street.

Police Ask for Public’s Help

The Beloit Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward to help detectives. Witnesses or those with knowledge of the incident can call 608-757-2244 to speak with investigators.

The shooting has left one family grieving and another victim recovering as detectives continue their investigation into the city’s first homicide of the year. For more Wisconsin crime and community updates, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.