15-year-old pleads guilty in fatal mob beating of Milwaukee man

MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in the death of a man who was beaten by a mob of juveniles and adults.

Rahman Pirtle, originally charged with first-degree homicide, pleaded Friday to a charge of second-degree reckless homicide and agreed to testify against others.

Charlie Young Jr., 36, was beaten on Sept. 29 with objects including broomsticks, shovels and a milk crate. He died Oct. 1.

Authorities say two boys argued with Young after one of them threw an egg at him, and the others joined in chasing and beating him.

Ten juveniles have been charged as adults with first-degree reckless homicide. A judge ruled a 10-year-old not competent to stand trial, and another 15-year-old was acquitted of battery.

A 33-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless homicide and a 17-year-old pleaded guilty to aggravated battery.

Pirtle's sentencing is set for March. If sentenced as an adult, he faces a maximum of 15 years in prison. If given a juvenile disposition, he could get up to three years in a juvenile facility.