Man accused in fatal shooting near 5th and Center gets new lawyer; trial date set

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- One of the men facing charges in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Milwaukee back in September, will get a new lawyer. 

Romance Gunn and his lawyer appeared in court on Monday, Dec. 23 with Gunn arguing his lawyer isn't giving him a speedy trial. 

The motion was granted and Gunn will get a new court-appointed lawyer. 

Gunn is one of three men allegedly involved in a firefight that left a bystander, 23-year-old Jasmine Banks, dead. 

Gunn is charged with first degree reckless homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon. 

He faces 70 years in prison if convicted. 

The jury trial is set for Feb. 24. 


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