Police: No arrests made in homicide of teen in Fitchburg

FITCHBURG, Wis. - Fitchburg police say they have not made an arrest in the homicide of a teen over the weekend.

Police responded to a home on Lyman Lane on Sunday night. There, they found 17-year-old Shay Watson dead.

Fitchburg police said in a news release that they have not made any arrests, but they are "actively pursuing information related to the case and following-up on tips provided by the community."

Police said Monday that they did not believe the homicide was a random act, but they have not said if they have any people of interest they are looking for or what motive there may have been for the homicide.

Students at Verona High School have been mourning Watson, who was a senior, holding a moment of silence Tuesday and a vigil Monday night. Friends also made bracelets to honor him.

Anyone with information about Watson's death is asked to call the Fitchburg Police Department at 608-270-4300. Anonymous tips can be made through the Fitchburg Tipster Line at 608-270-4321 or the Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-206-6014.