Teen Charged in Fatal Green Bay Shooting
A 16-year-old faces homicide charges following a June shooting on Deckner Avenue that left one person dead.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Violence
Prosecutors have charged 16-year-old Araylius Cornelius with first-degree intentional homicide in connection with a shooting that occurred in Green Bay. The incident on the 2400 block of Deckner Avenue also left a 17-year-old boy with a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing investigation into violence within the Green Bay area and the subsequent legal response. Authorities are processing the serious charges brought against the minor defendant following his transfer from Milwaukee custody.
Araylius Cornelius is being held on a $1 million cash bond after being charged with first-degree intentional homicide. The legal proceedings are active in Brown County following his initial arrest in Milwaukee.
The players
Araylius Cornelius
The 16-year-old suspect is currently being held on a $1 million bond while facing a first-degree intentional homicide charge.
Emerald Metoxen
The 18-year-old victim was a resident of Oneida who died during the shooting incident.
The details
The shooting took place on June 22 and resulted in the death of 18-year-old Emerald Metoxen, a resident of Oneida. Cornelius was 15 at the time of the incident and was later taken into custody by Milwaukee officers for an unrelated matter before being transported to Brown County.
Timeline
The shooting incident occurred on June 22, 2026, in the 2400 block of Deckner Avenue.
Milwaukee officers took Cornelius into custody on July 6, 2026.
Cornelius was formally charged in Brown County on September 30, 2026.
A court appearance for the defendant is scheduled for October 29, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the established Wisconsin precedent for prosecuting juveniles as adults in serious homicide cases. The legal strategy reflects recent shifts in how local authorities manage violent offenses involving minors within the county court system.
The formal charges brought against the defendant signify an active judicial response to the violence that occurred in the local community. Residents should monitor official updates from the Brown County court system for further developments in this ongoing legal case.
The takeaway
The court's decision to set a $1 million bond underscores the gravity of the charges being handled in the local legal system. This case serves as a reminder of the significant, long-term consequences faced by individuals charged with violent acts in the state.
What happens next
Araylius Cornelius is scheduled to appear in court on October 29, 2026.
Further reading
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