A man charged with murder Pasinka allegedly showed him a weapon because he wanted to “look cool”: a complaint

Visconsin’s husband who was arrested after the authorities claim he is deadly He shot his stepson He allegedly confessed that he showed the boy guns before the shooting, which, he said, was accidental.

Stephen D. Merkel Jr., 52, is accused of reckless murder of the first degree due to the death of 8-year-old Michael Meger, Geneva police previously said.

Until the police identified the guy he was named in Gofundme campaign created by loved ones to help compensate funeral costs. (Earlier fundraising stated that the boy’s age was 9 but since he has been updated to show his age 8)

Officers called home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in a report on the shooting about 2:25 am on Monday, January 20, the police reported. Police said the boy had been shot and taken to a local hospital where he was declared dead.

According to a criminal complaint received Fox 6Police at the scene claimed that Merkel “seemed crazy and was covered with blood.” In an interview with detectives later that day, Merkel allegedly confessed that he had shot a boy and said that he showed him a weapon because he wanted to “look cool”, according to the complaint.

The complaint further states that Merkel allegedly told the detective that when he shot a boy with a 9mm pistol, he did not expect him to shoot because he thought he would take out the magazine, reports The Outlet. Merkel said he called 911.

Police said Merkel was held in Wolwort’s prison. It is unclear whether he made a request whether they kept a lawyer to speak on his behalf.

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The boy was a second-grade student in elementary school Brock Park in La Granj Park, Illinois, the school district confirmed in a statement shared with people on Wednesday, January 22.

“We are deeply upset by the sudden passage of a second grade student Michael Meger,” Brookfield Lagranga Park 95 said.

“Michael revived the amazing energy in Brook Pros Elementary, where he was known for his incredible kindness and was beloved by everyone. The whole school community mourns his loss.

“In the coming weeks and months, we will note Michael’s life. Now our attention is focused on the support of the Meger family and our school community in any possible way at this difficult time, ”the final.

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