Crime
9-year-old Michael Meagher shot and killed by stepfather in Lake Geneva
Authorities have not yet determined whether the shooting was intentional.
Lake Geneva, WI — A tragic incident unfolded early Monday morning in Lake Geneva, where a 9-year-old boy was fatally shot, leading to the arrest of his stepfather.
According to the Town of Geneva Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting near Kale Road and Lincoln Drive at approximately 2:00 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered the young victim, identified as Michael Meagher, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders immediately initiated life-saving measures, and Meagher was transported to a local hospital. Despite medical efforts, he was later pronounced deceased.
Authorities have not yet determined whether the shooting was intentional.
In an official statement, police confirmed that the suspect, the child’s stepfather, has been taken into custody and faces preliminary charges of first-degree reckless homicide. He is currently being held at the Walworth County Jail.
However, as of Tuesday afternoon, formal charges have not yet been filed by prosecutors.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details at this time.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Town of Geneva Police Department.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.