Milwaukee man found guilty in homicide of 1-year-old shot while riding in car

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee man was found guilty in the murder of a 1-year-old girl in a verdict read Thursday, Feb. 1. 

Twenty-eight-year-old Davon Chapman was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide and for possession of a firearm by a felon. 

The case dates back to June of 2023, when police say Chapman fired shots at a car driven by the father of 1-year-old Zy'Aire Nevels. 

The little girl was sitting in a car seat when she was hit and killed by the gunfire. 

Thursday's homicide conviction carries a life sentence. 

Davon Chapman's sentencing date is March 8. 

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