MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee man pleaded guilty to a felony murder charge Friday, Feb. 17, in connection to the fatal shooting of a Burger King employee during a botched robbery attempt in January of 2022.

Sixteen-year-old Niesha Harris-Brazell was killed in the incident.

Prosecutors say Antoine Edwards attempted to rob the fast food restaurant located at 51st and Capitol around closing time Jan. 2.

A police investigation revealed that Edwards' daughter worked at the fast food restaurant with Harris-Brazell. 

Court documents show Edwards and his daughter admitted to police that the robbery was staged, and both were arrested. They told authorities they were in on the robbery plot together, along with Harris-Brazell. But Harris-Brazell's family told CBS 58 that doesn't add up.

According to a criminal complaint, Edwards drove up to the drive-thru window of the restaurant around closing time, and when Harris-Brazell opened the window, Edwards pushed his body through it while holding a pistol and pointing it at the girl. 

Court documents said another employee inside the restaurant, identified as Derrick Ellis, shot at Edwards, but hit Harris-Brazell instead, killing her. 

Records show Ellis pleaded guilty in April 2022 to possession of a firearm by an out-of-state felon. He was sentenced to five years in prison with five years extended supervision. The sentence was stayed, and the court placed Ellis on probation for four years, serving one year in the House of Correction. 

Edwards' sentencing hearing has been set for April 14.