Kenosha Police Make Arrest in Colin Byars' Death

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    • Hello the man killed a respectful distinguished teacher, obviously when you compare him to the under-aged 20 year old who was there Colin would not initiate anything.

      ktret @ 11:18 AM CST, Feb 8, 2010

    • Its not about race its about justice. It's very elementary to think that "race" was the factor.

      ktret @ 11:16 AM CST, Feb 8, 2010

    • Martin Walker should not have spent one second in jail. Race is the only factor in in this trial because Kenosha is a sundown town.

      neoconman @ 9:49 AM CST, Jan 15, 2010

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WITI-TV, KENOSHA - Police are seeking a charge of first-degree reckless homicide against a man in the death of a Kenosha teacher who was punched outside a bar Feb. 21.

Police said 24-year-old Colin Byars tried to stop some men from harassing his female friends outside Big Shotz Sports Bar and Lounge in Kenosha. A man punched him in the face, and when he fell, his head hit the pavement. He died later at a hospital.

Kenosha police said Tuesday the investigation of a suspect vehicle led to the Racine residence where a 20-year-old man was picked up on an outstanding warrant.

Police are recommending the reckless homicide charge, which carries up to 60 years in prison. A 19-year-old man who was with him turned himself in Tuesday. An 18-year-old is being sought.