A jury has returned a guilty verdict for a man who shot at five Taco Bell employees, wounding two of them, while the restaurant was serving customers, Palm Beach County State Attorney Alexcia Cox announces.

On May 28, Chevarus Stewart was convicted of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm (premeditated), four counts of attempted second-degree murder, and armed burglary. Stewart also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Sentencing is set for June 22.

The evidence showed the defendant entered the restaurant shortly before 6 p.m. on February 21, 2022, went behind the counter and opened fire at an employee who was in a relationship with the defendant’s then-girlfriend. Four other employees were in harm’s way, including two who were struck by bullets from behind.

Assistant State Attorneys David Gorlicki and Samir Margetic prosecuted the case. Our office thanks the West Palm Beach Police Department for its thorough investigation.