Two charged in killing of UWM student
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee film student shot and killed while walking near his Riverwest apartment was the victim of a random robbery attempt, according to a 19-year-old suspect charged in the case.
Nathan Potter was shot July 6 in the 2500 block of North Dousman Street near his apartment in the Riverwest area of the city. He was 21.
One of two men charged Wednesday with felony murder in the case, Derek J. Thomas, 19, was arrested Tuesday, according to court records and Milwaukee police.
Seandell Jackson, 18, suspected of firing the weapon that killed Potter and injured another man about 12 hours later, remains at large. Thomas told police Jackson said he shot Nathan because he had no money.
Both men face up to 35 years in prison if convicted.
Sep 10, 2009 at 10:15 a.m.
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Elbonia
Sep 10, 2009 at 9:31 a.m.
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What country is one from if they are "Elbonian?"
Sep 10, 2009 at 8:56 a.m.
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Sarah, what he's being is RACIST. See some of his past posts.
Sep 10, 2009 at 8:06 a.m.
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missing the point here....maximum 35 years in prison? How do they determine when you kill someone in cold blood if its life or 35 years? He was shot in cold blood and all they face is 35 years....do you realize they can be out on good behavior too before they are 55 years old? This state is so messed up
Sep 10, 2009 at 7:59 a.m.
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Here's more on that story- with a couple of pictures. http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/5...
Sep 10, 2009 at 3:05 a.m.
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Thank God they didn't report the ethnicity of any of the involved subjects that's what this world is coming to)!
I heard that the suspects may actually be "Elbonian"!
Sep 9, 2009 at 11:12 p.m.
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Shooting someone for not having money...what the heck is going on in this world. I meant no disrespect to the victim of his family. Just amazed at what is happening in Wisconsin. I have a scanner, and many things that happen in Janesville never make the news. jmo
Sep 9, 2009 at 11:09 p.m.
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sad story. Getting shot for having no money..if that don't beat all.
My sympathies to his family and friedns.
So now we are going to feel guilty for not f=giving our kids money to carry around...just in case. This is a screwed up world. jmo
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