Michael Meagher Lake Geneva WI Death – A heart-wrenching tragedy occurred early Monday morning in Lake Geneva when a 9-year-old boy was fatally shot at his home.
The shooting took place around 2:00 a.m. near Kale Road and Lincoln Drive.
Officers with the Town of Geneva Police Department arrived to find the young boy, identified as Michael Meagher, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate medical attention and transport to a nearby hospital, Meagher was pronounced dead. Authorities are still investigating the incident and have not yet determined whether the shooting was intentional.
The boy’s stepfather, who was present at the scene, was arrested and taken into custody. He is facing preliminary charges of first-degree reckless homicide, though formal charges have not yet been filed as of Tuesday afternoon. He remains incarcerated at the Walworth County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have asked anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The tragedy has shocked the local community, and many are left grappling with the sudden loss of a young life. As investigators work to uncover the full details, residents remain hopeful for answers in the days to come.