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9-year-old Michael Meagher shot and killed by stepfather in Lake Geneva

Authorities have not yet determined whether the shooting was intentional.

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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.

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.

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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.


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2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

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The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD. Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.

Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.

Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.

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Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.

Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.

News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.

The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.

Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.

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Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.


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