Stepdad charged with shooting, killing Wisconsin 9-year-old says he was showing off the gun to appear ‘cool’
The 52-year-old faces up to 60 years in prison after what he claimed was an attempt to appear "cool" turned deadly
‘Did something stupid’: Man shoots and kills 8-year-old stepson while attempting to ‘look cool’ by showing off guns, cops say
A man in Wisconsin showing off his guns to his 8-year-old stepson in an attempt to "look cool" shot and killed the youngster — telling cops afterward "he did something stupid," according to police. The post ‘Did something stupid’: Man shoots and kills 8-year-old stepson while attempting to ‘look cool’ by showing off guns,
8-year-old killed in Wisconsin shooting remembered for his ‘incredible kindness’
Michael Meagher, the 8-year-old shot and killed early Monday in the town of Geneva, is being remembered by his Illinois school for his amazing energy and incredible kindness.
Stepdad Charged in Shooting Death of 9-Year-Old Boy
A Wisconsin man has been charged with reckless homicide in the murder of his 9-year-old stepson. Steven Merkel, 52, appeared in court on Tuesday, when he was given a $250,000 bond, WDJT reported. Town of Geneva police said they responded to the call about the shooting early Monday morning and found the boy shot.
Stepdad in custody after boy, 9, is shot dead
Michael Meagher was shot Monday in the Town of Geneva, southwest of Milwaukee. Two officers discovered the boy shortly before 2:30 a.m. and began life-saving efforts. Emergency responders rushed the boy to a nearby hospital but he succumbed to his injuries.
Lake Geneva man arrested 9-year-old stepson's shooting death
Early Monday morning, Town of Geneva police officers were called to Lincoln Drive near Lake Como for a 9-year-old boy who had been shot. First responders treated him at the scene and took him to the hospital.
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Stepfather Allegedly Shot and Killed 8-Year-Old While Showing Him His Guns in Attempt to 'Look Cool': Police
A Wisconsin man has been arrested and charged after an 8-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound earlier this week, officials ...
Boy, 9, shot dead by stepdad in horror scene cop says he 'never wanted to see'
Steven Merkel Jr., 52, was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree reckless homicide after the nine-year-old boy ...
9-year-old boy fatally shot by his stepdad, Wisconsin cops say. ‘A bright funny boy’
A stepfather faces homicide charges following the fatal shooting of his 9-year-old stepson, according to Wisconsin police and news reports. The Town of Geneva Police Department said the boy was ...
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Wisconsin Man Who Shot Stepson to Death Was Trying to ‘Look Cool’
A Wisconsin man who shot and killed his stepson earlier this week told police he was trying to “look cool” by displaying his ...
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‘Bright, funny boy’: 9-year-old dies in shooting; stepdad arrested, reports say
Authorities said Steven Merkel Jr., 52, was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree reckless homicide after the ...
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Town of Geneva fatal shooting; 9-year-old boy dead, stepdad in custody
A 9-year-old's stepdad is in custody, accused of fatally shooting the boy. The stepfather is expected to be formally charged ...
West suburban Chicago boy shot, killed near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Steven D. Merkel, 52, of the Lincoln Avenue address, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide in Michael Meagher's death.