Saturday, January 7, 2023

Xavier Sevilla, 17, Pleads Guilty To 5 Felony Counts Of 1st-degree Reckless Injury With A Weapon In Connection With The 2020 Indoor Shooting At Mayfair Mall

Sevilla in a plea deal agreement with prosecutors got 5 additional charges dismissed, but will be read into the record in March during sentencing, according to court records.

By H. Nelson Goodson 
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

January 7, 2023

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin - On Friday, Xavier Sevilla, 17, pled guilty to 5 felony counts of 1st-degree reckless injury with a weapon. His guilty plea agreement with Milwaukee County prosecutors would dismiss an additional 5 charges, 3 felony counts for 1st-degree reckless injury with a weapon and 2 misdemeanor counts for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon by a person under the age of 18, which will be read into the record on March 30, 2023 during his sentencing.

Sevilla is facing up to 25 years in prison and up to $100,000 in fines for each felony count of 1st-degree reckless injury and an additional 5 years in prison for the enhancer use of a dangerous weapon during the commission of a felony criminal offense.

According to the criminal complaint, on November 20, 2020, Sevilla then 15 years of age injured 8 victims (7 adults and 1 teen) during a mass shooting while inside Mayfair Mall after an altercation between two groups brokeout. Sevilla then fled the scene with the help of his family, according to court records.

According to police, Sevilla fled the scene by calling a Uber, which took him to his family residence. Police arrested Sevilla a day after, while traveling in a vehicle with Illinois plates. A Glock 9mm handgun was recovered when the teen was taken into custody. The suspect also had a packed bag and was attempting to flee the state.

Sevilla according to court records, is also facing 2 felony counts of battery by prisoners and substantial battery with intent bodily harm. If convicted on both counts, Sevilla is facing up to 6 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines for battery by prisoners and 3 and 6 months in prison and up to $10,000 in fines for substantial battery.


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