Arraignment set for man accused of shooting, killing his own friend at Brett's Farmhouse

MILWAUKEE -- 24-year-old Vernon Nevlis -- the man accused of shooting and killing his own friend at Brett's Farmhouse near 60th and Good Hope Road on January 7th waived his right to a preliminary hearing and was bound over for trial on Monday, January 23rd.

Vernon Nevlis

Nevlis faces one count of first degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon. After the incident, Nevlis fled, but he was arrested in Indianapolis on January 12th.

According to a criminal complaint, on January 7th, a group of bar patrons were at Brett's Farmhouse, located near 60th and Good Hope Road in Milwaukee -- where they observed a man later identified as Nevlis, seated at the bar near the front door. The witness who spoke with investigators said Nevlis looked upset/angry.

The witness told investigators he was there with friends -- two women and his brother.

Brett's Farmhouse

The criminal complaint states Nevlis went into the bathroom, came out looking upset, and began hovering around the table of friends.

Brett's Farmhouse

Investigators say the witness involved in the fight was grabbed by his brother after he punched Nevlis, at which point he observed Nevlis reach into his left inside coat pocket and pull out a pistol. The witness stated he could see the gun was getting caught on Nevlis' jacket, which gave him and his brother time to flee the scene.

Fatal shooting at Brett's Farmhouse Tavern

The complaint states,"it is at this point, from watching the video, it appears (Nevlis) has realized that he has shot his own friend by accident."

The video shows Nevlis and another person leave the bar, re-enter and appear to be looking for something on the ground consistent with him picking up the casing.

Nevlis is then seen leaving the bar.

On Thursday, January 12th, officials said Nevlis was apprehended without incident inside a car in Indianapolis.

Nevlis will be in court on February 1st for his arraignment.