Close friends of stabbing victim share emotions and family's next steps

GREEN BAY (NBC26) – Aaron Walton, 32, and Joseph Poore, 39, the alleged suspects in the fatal shooting of Robert Marshall, appeared in court Friday.

• The video shows the two alleged suspects appearing in court virtually from jail.
• Both are charged with two counts, including first-degree intentional homicide and armed robbery.
• Marshall's close friends share the moments they learned of his death.

(The following is a transcript of the full broadcast story)

Walton and Poore each face two criminal charges, including first-degree intentional homicide and armed robbery.

They are charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Robert Marshall, 33, in Green Bay on June 3.

Court documents allege that Walton, Poore and Marshall traveled together to Indiana, where Marshall is from, the day before the stabbing.

Investigators say Poore and Walton planned to rob Marshall of drugs and money.

Once back in Green Bay, an altercation began between Marshall and Poore in the back seat while Walton was driving.

A witness told investigators he saw Marshall being attacked and then found him lying face down in the grass outside a neighbor's home on South Roosevelt St.

Walton, Poore and a third person fled the scene but were later arrested in Marinette County.

Medical examiners said Marshall suffered five stab wounds from the abdomen to his upper chest.

“We just want justice for Rob and we are here for Rob,” said close friends of Marshall's family.

They asked to remain anonymous for their own safety.

“I weirdly shared the post on Facebook, got a bad feeling and got a call later from her saying it was Rob,” one said.

Both tell me that Marshall's brother was waiting for him to return home that day and even saw an ambulance drive by while he waited.

Both say the family plans to hold a funeral for Marshall in Indiana.

A judge ordered $1 million bonds for Walton and Poore.

Walton's next appearance is July 12 and Poore will appear in court on July 19.