Coos Bay man charged in brother's death

By Alexander Rich, Staff Writer
Monday, June 01, 2009 | 22 comment(s)

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A Coos Bay man accused of killing a man believed to be his half brother is set to be arraigned at 3 this afternoon in Coos County Circuit Court.

Nickolas L. Crooks, 59, faces a murder charge following a shooting Saturday afternoon in the Barview area.

The Coos County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a shooting at 63644 Grand Road, in the Barview area. Medics found Kevin B. Nelson, 52, lying on the ground near a motor home and declared him dead, apparently from being shot with a firearm.

Officers arrested Crooks, the owner of the motor home. He was taken to Coos County jail, where he was being held this morning on $1.5 million bail. A press release from Coos County District Attorney R. Paul Frasier said the two men are believed to be half brothers.

The shooting took place at the end of Grand Road, where family members of the men live in several well-maintained homes, Frasier said. The shooting occurred following a verbal argument, he said.

Police searched Crooks' motor home and seized a small caliber handgun they believe is the firearm used in the shooting.

Results from an autopsy of Nelson's body suggest he died of a single gunshot wound to the chest. The fatal bullet was recovered and will be tested by the Oregon State Police crime lab, a press release said.
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rick crooks wrote on Jun 11, 2009 11:32 AM:

Our prayers go out for all family members. Greetings to all our cousins, unseen for so many years and a special hello to aunt Jone.

MINDY D wrote on Jun 9, 2009 10:39 AM:

Nicolle My heart gose out to you and your brothers and sister. Just to let you know we are all a family and you are in this family so please dont feel like you are not wanted. For many years I was lost too but now Im here. No matter what we all love each other and nothing can take that look to your heart to forgive and you will feel better. You can call My mom patty and get my # to call me I live in sutherlin OR any family member can. Its fine with me..We still and always will love uncle Kevin AND uncle nicky LOVE TO ALL MY FAMILY

amadeus wrote on Jun 8, 2009 10:33 AM:

so, my comment was left out because ? let me reiterate to shallow al. "my mom just died of cancer...do you have nay sarcastic comments to share?"

netter wrote on Jun 5, 2009 6:16 PM:

As our hearts go out to the family, and our prayers are with you, I just have to wonder what the staff at The World is thinking? Why would you approve these comments when you know the family is grieving? Just because a no brain, looser can't keep his trap shut and has no empathy for his fellow man doesn't mean you can continue to post his comments. It doesn't even enter the "freedom of speech" crap, it's empathy for your fellow man, this family is struggling enough. Get real or get someone with respectability to approve the comments!

nicollelenn wrote on Jun 5, 2009 3:38 PM:

I never thought I could feel so connected and disconnected at the same time. Nick is my dad. I have only seen him a few times in my life. I have met all of my (half) brothers and sister at least once and I know most of his (my)family. I am very sadden by the situation,and very confused. I am mostly sad that I never really knew my dad,(myself or my sister Cathy). It's hard I am sure for the whole family. My heart goes out to you. He has broken mine once again.

beamoburbank wrote on Jun 4, 2009 1:30 AM:

No matter what any insensitive soul says, this is a terrible tragedy for all those involved, and a lot of us others who merely know the family, and should be a time for prayer and positive energy rather than smug outbursts for ANY reason.

dan milburn wrote on Jun 3, 2009 10:50 PM:

I'm speechless and in shock. This tradjedy cuts to the bone. I grew up with both. I marraide their sister. I knew the family very well. My heart is breaking knowing that Nick after making a horrific mistake tried in vane to bring Kevin back. Nick is not a murderer in his heart and I too know that he loved Kevin very much. Whatever snapped will surface -maybe- and my heart goes out to Joan and the rest of her family. This could be any one of us in life or death - in a fleeting second. Fate, split second action - we all could be either - May God grant mercy through this pain and be holding Kevin in his arms - and help Nick recover and adjust. Ive read many comments from family members and none are bitter, judgemental or revengefull. All seek peace and mercy for this family
and I join with them now after so very many years - may God be with you all.

Krissy wrote on Jun 3, 2009 4:16 PM:

I think the best thing now would be to just ignore any comments that Shallow Al makes from here on out. He is ignorant and is just out there to hurt the family.

My heart continues to go out to them during this time. And I for one plan to try to help this family in any way that I can.

shellie wrote on Jun 3, 2009 3:50 PM:

Shallow al...put your two words together.. "Never and thought"... Need i say more...I dont think so...someone is sad and lonely with nothing better to do..

Shallow Al wrote on Jun 3, 2009 3:06 PM:

Why, I never!! The very thought!

TruthTeller wrote on Jun 3, 2009 2:59 PM:

We've all got skeletons on our closets, including ShallowAl. And anyone who says thet don't are lying. We just call them disfunctions now. We had to give it a better name, ADHD, etc.

shellie wrote on Jun 3, 2009 2:32 PM:

SHALLOWAL...knowing that your family is perfect...I hope it stays that way...but in the real world there is tragety...PREYING!!! on other peoples pain is not one of those perfect person qualities you seem to be endowed with..

shellie wrote on Jun 3, 2009 2:23 PM:

No matter what anyone says about what has happened...I will always cherish the time i had with my uncle Kevin..And for my uncle Nick I believe that everyone in our family is holding him close in our hearts and prayers...this could!! and does!! happen to other familys..please be positive and kind in your thoughts..."thank you" -Shellie- "Love To All My Family"

MINDY D wrote on Jun 3, 2009 12:46 PM:

To the next person to post something rude you should try to think of my families feelings and especially my grandma this is the worst thing to happen to our family since my grandpa passed two years ago this month my uncles are great friends and wonderful people and if you dont know them then thats your loss they loved each other our family will truley miss my uncle kevin but still love my uncle nick the sameand will be here for him...

lil angel wrote on Jun 3, 2009 9:37 AM:

This is a family member, I happen to agree with Krissy, Shalow Al you have NO IDEA what we are all going through so i'm asking nicely for you please to keep your comments to yourself.

Shallow Al wrote on Jun 3, 2009 8:02 AM:

If my comments are so off the mark and childish why do they bother you so much?

Krissy wrote on Jun 2, 2009 4:52 PM:

This is to Shallow Al - Unless you know first hand what this family is going through keep your childish remarks to yourself.

Can you imagine this kind of tragedy in your family? To lose one family member is hard enough but they have lost TWO. Show a little compassion. This family has enough to deal with without having to read rude comments such as yours.

Shallow Al wrote on Jun 2, 2009 12:45 PM:

I'll comment on what I feel like and when I feel like it.

And, Thank You!

TruthTeller wrote on Jun 2, 2009 9:32 AM:

To lorra, it's in his name.

lorra573 wrote on Jun 1, 2009 5:03 PM:

Shallow Al, our family does not need your attempt at humor now or ever. Maybe you should think of others before posting futher comments on things you have no knowledge of... thank you.

WaterBaby wrote on Jun 1, 2009 3:07 PM:

My prayers go out to the family of both Kevin and Nick. What a terrible loss for this family. Kevin was an amazing guy and although Nick has been very troubled for a lot of years he had his moments of deep caring and sensitivity. I am so sorry to see this happen. God's peace during this time!

Shallow Al wrote on Jun 1, 2009 1:44 PM:

Probably plea down to disturbing the peace.

That ought to teach him.


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