Burger King shooting: Milwaukee man pleads guilty to gun charge
Burger King shooting: Milwaukee man pleads guilty to gun charge
A Milwaukee man charged in connection to a fatal shooting at a Burger King pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon. As part of a plea negotiation, a count of homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon will be dismissed.
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man charged in connection to a fatal shooting at a Burger King pleaded guilty to one count on Wednesday, April 27.
Derrick Ellis, 35, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon. As part of a plea negotiation, a count of homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon will be dismissed.
Ellis had pleaded not guilty to all charges on March 3. He is due back in court on June 16 for sentencing.
Derrick Ellis
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The charges stem from a chaotic night at the Burger King near 51st and Capitol on Jan. 2. Police said Ellis, a Burger King employee, fired toward the drive-thru window at Antoine Edwards
Edwards is accused of staging a robbery, but prosecutors said Ellis wasn’t in on the plan.
Antoine Edwards
Investigators say Ellis’ gunfire killed his co-worker – 16-year-old Niesha Harris-Brazell. Police claim Edwards told them the victim was actually in on the robbery. Harris-Brazell's family disputes that.
A detective said surveillance shows the teen refused to give up money from the register, screaming for help.
Niesha Harris-Brazell
A warrant was issued for Ellis arrest, and police said he turned himself in 16 days after the shooting.
Edwards is charged with felony murder, intentionally contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.
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