Wisconsin, Brookfield and Lake Geneva

Brookfield boy's death result of Lake Geneva man fooling around with gun: Report
A Lake Geneva man charged with reckless homicide in the death of an 8-year-old boy this week was reportedly playing with a handgun. Steven Merkel, 52, was trying to look cool in front of Michael Meagher when he ended up doing something stupid.
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.
Brookfield 8-year-old shot, killed in Wisconsin
GENEVA, Wisc. — An 8-year-old boy from Brookfield was shot and killed Monday in southern Wisconsin. At around 2:25 a.m. Monday, Town of Geneva, Wisconsin officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Lincoln Avenue, located in Lake Geneva, on the report of a young male who had been shot.
Town of Geneva fatal shooting; boy killed, man charged with homicide
A Lake Geneva man has been charged after the shooting death of a boy in Geneva. Fatal shooting investigation. What we know. The Town of Geneva Police Depart
8-year-old Brookfield boy shot and killed near Lake Geneva
Police said eight-year-old Michael Meagher died after being shot by a handgun at a home on Lincoln Avenue near Lake Geneva. He was a second grader at Brook Park Elementary School in LaGrange Park.
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.
9-Year-Old Who Was 'Beloved by All' Is Fatally Shot, and Stepfather Is Suspect
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52-year-old in custody for shooting, killing ‘young male’ at Lake Geneva home
A 52-year-old Lake Geneva man is in custody for allegedly shooting a 'young male' victim at his residence overnight on ...
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Snow sculptors from around the United States arriving in Wisconsin for the 30th annual Winterfest in Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva Winterfest is welcoming back past Winterfest snow sculpting winners and champions in honor of the 30th ...
Lake Geneva man charged with fatal shooting of 'young male' in Walworth County
A Lake Geneva man was arrested in the fatal shooting of a "young male" in Walworth County early Monday morning, authorities ...
Lake Geneva man charged with reckless homicide
Steven Merkel Jr., 52, of Lake Geneva, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide. Around 2 a.m. Jan. 20, Town of Geneva ...
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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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Four Dishes: 240° West's cozy brunch perfect for a special occasion, or just time together
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Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)
Straddling the Franco-Swiss border is Lake Geneva, a 224-square-mile lake formed by the Rhône River. It has been a popular vacation spot for years, drawing such memorable names as Audrey Hepburn ...
Man accused of killing Brookfield boy was playing with gun to ‘look cool,’ docs allege
The man charged in the deadly shooting of an 8-year-old Brookfield boy was playing with a handgun at the time to “look cool,” court documents allege. Steven ...