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Extradited Shooting Suspects Make Court Appearances
The three people arrested last week in Chicago in connection to the fatal Kiwanis Park shooting of two weeks ago have made their initial appearances in Knox County Circuit Court.

A judge Wednesday ordered the bonds to stand in the cases of 46-year old Overton Fisher, 18-year old Michael Fisher, and 21-year old Kareem Dixon.

Overton Fisher faces three murder charges and one charge of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, while the other two face similar charges but by accountability.

They're all accused of having rules in gunning down 21-year old Jemell Ware, who was pronounced dead not long after the July 6th shooting near a playground area of Kiwanis Park.

Overton Fisher's bond is at $3 million and he'll be back in Court August 15th for a preliminary hearing.

Michael Fisher and Dixon have $1 million bonds and will be back in court Friday for first appearances with their public defenders.

A 16-year old also faces murder charges in the case, while 18-year old Michael Garrett will be back in court August first for a preliminary hearing after a court appearance earlier in the week.
07 15 11 by Newsroom
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