Steven Merkel Jr., 52, was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree reckless homicide, WSAZ.com reported. The victim was identified as 9-year-old Michael Meagher. He died after being ...

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 that “he did something stupid ...

Police did not provide additional information about the shooting but said 52-year-old Steven Merkel Jr. was charged with first-degree reckless homicide. Merkel is the stepfather of Michael ...

According to WSAZ.com, officers at the scene swiftly arrested Steven Merkel Jr, 52, and charged with first-degree reckless homicide before booking him into the Walworth County jail. Sadly ...

The incident happened at a residence on Lincoln Drive in the town of Geneva. Steven Merkel faces up to 60 years in prison, with potential sentence enhancement for using a dangerous weapon.

Police report that 52-year-old Steven Merkel Jr. from Lake Geneva was arrested for the shooting and is facing charges of first-degree reckless homicide. No further information has been provided as ...

A Walworth County man has been ordered to stand trial in the shooting death of his young stepson. Michael Meagher, 8, died from a gunshot wound to his neck inside a Town of Geneva home on Jan. 20.