Trial begins: Jury hearing case involving Delorean Bryson -- charged in fatal shooting at George Webb

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Trial began Monday, July 7th for 29-year-old Delorean Bryson -- charged in connection with the shooting death of 21-year-old Reggie Evans inside the George Webb restaurant near Oakland and Locust.

The shooting happened around 2:00 a.m. December 20th.

Bryson faces two felony charges in the case: first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm as a felon.

According to the criminal complaint against Bryson, just before 2 a.m. a group of four people entered the restaurant. A female worker at the restaurant noted to police the four "appeared to be drunk."

Moments later, the complaint indicates an argument broke out between Bryson and a man at the restaurant's counter. That led to shouting. The complaint says Bryson then "began throwing jelly packs and coffee creamers" at the man at the counter.

Evans, a cook at the restaurant, then came out from the kitchen to try to calm the situation. The complaint indicates Bryson then began fighting with Evans.

Two women, Joycelyn and Schalanda Long, who were with Bryson allegedly joined in the fight by "throwing hot coffee and coffee pots" at Evans. At that point, Bryson left the restaurant.

The complaint indicates Bryson returned to the restaurant a few moments later, pointed a gun at Evans and fired a shot.

Evans was struck in the chest by a single bullet -- and died inside the restaurant.

The complaint indicates Bryson then took off.

Officers say Oliver Kennedy admitted he drove Bryson from the shooting scene.

According to the complaint, this entire altercation was captured by a surveillance camera.

Police were able to locate those involved in this fight because "one of the receipts (at the restaurant) was for food ordered by this group of people."

That led officers to Schalanda Long.

If convicted, Bryson faces up to life in prison.

Three other people are also charged in connection with this case.

35-year-old Oliver Kennedy faces a felony charge of harboring/aiding a felon.

He has a court hearing scheduled for July 10th.

37-year-old Joycelyn Long has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.

Long will be sentenced on July 10th.

32-year-old Schalanda Long has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.

She will be sentenced on July 17th.

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