Argument over Taco Bell job leads to fatal stabbing in Milwaukee
By Mariana La Roche
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MILWAUKEE (WISN) — A 19-year-old Milwaukee woman faces first-degree reckless homicide charges after allegedly stabbing her cousin to death during an argument over employment at a Taco Bell restaurant.
Rae’Jianna D. Hall is charged with first-degree reckless homicide, domestic abuse with use of a dangerous weapon in the death of her cousin, Jaquveon Wright, at their shared residence on Milwaukee’s south side.
According to the criminal complaint, the incident began when Hall and Wright argued about Hall getting a job at the Taco Bell where Wright worked. The situation escalated when Hall pepper-sprayed Wright and later armed herself with a knife.
After Wright ‘s parents arrived at the scene, Hall allegedly made threats while wielding the knife, according to the complaint. Witnesses report Hall saying, “I’m going to stab you, I’m going to kill you,” before the fatal confrontation in Hall’s bedroom, where she allegedly stabbed Wright in the neck.
In a Mirandized interview, Hall acknowledged the knife could cause death but claimed self-defense, stating Wright had punched her. She told detectives she was scared but also described the stabbing as accidental.
According to court documents, Wright ran outside after being stabbed and collapsed. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
If convicted, Hall faces up to 60 years in prison for the Class B felony, with a possible additional 5 years for using a dangerous weapon. She remains in custody pending court proceedings.
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