Now facing a homicide charge, Sylvester Lewis accused in shooting death of Sierra Guyton

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 18-year-old Sylvester Lewis -- the man charged in connection with the playground shooting that killed 10-year-old Sierra Guyton, is now facing one count of first degree reckless homicide. Lewis was originally charged with one count of first degree reckless injury, but that was before Guyton passed away.

Lewis is also facing one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.

The little girl was shot in the head while playing on a playground near 28th and Clarke — feet from her home on Wednesday evening, May 21st. She passed away on July 13th.

According to the criminal complaint, Lewis and 28-year-old Jamey Jackson were shooting at each other, when the child was caught in the crossfire — and shot.

Lewis told police he was in the area of 28th and Clarke on May 21st because he was going to a school in the area to visit someone — according to the complaint.

The complaint says Lewis admitted to police he was armed with a 9mm handgun that was loaded with several .380 cartridges.

The complaint says Lewis told police as he rode up to the playground, he saw five men sitting on some steps that led to the playground. Lewis said one of the men confronted him about stealing his “baby momma’s kids’ clothes.”

The complaint says Lewis told police he saw Jackson stand up and back away — and noticed that he was “upping” a gun.

Lewis said he got off his bike and moved into the middle of the street — when Jackson pointed a gun at him and threatened to kill him.

The complaint says Lewis drew his own gun as a shot “went past his ear.”

The complaint says Lewis then began firing his handgun. He told police he fired eight times toward the man — and the playground.

The complaint says Lewis told police he was aware he was firing the handgun towards the playground where several people — including children, where located.

After the shooting incident, Lewis told police he went to a friend’s house and changed this clothing.

Lewis then went to the south side of Milwaukee where sold the handgun for $250 — and spent the night at 46th and Lisbon to evade police, according to the complaint.

Three other individuals were arrested when Lewis was picked up — for aiding a felon.

They are a 20-year-old Milwaukee man, and two women — ages 45 and 20.

According to police, 18-year-old Lewis has been arrested 15 times by the Milwaukee Police Department during his young life — and is a convicted felon.

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