MILWAUKEE -- 19-year-old Jovan Newman is now charged with first-degree reckless homicide and bail jumping. This, in connection with the murder of Alexander Cross.
Cross was shot on September 29th while playing basketball with a group at Atkinson Park in Milwaukee. Cross’ family told FOX6 News back in September, a group rushed the court and began firing their weapons.
Three other people who shot and wounded in the incident.
Witnesses later identified Newman as the gunman in this incident. The criminal complaint indicates Newman had a black semi-automatic handgun and fired between ten and 13 shots that September evening.
Cross died on the scene.
If convicted of the charges, Newman faces up to 60 years in prison.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
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