People v. McCarthy

This case arises out of the shooting of Dolores Custodio by Terrence McCarthy, defendant, an off-duty Chicago police officer. Defendant conceded that he shot Custodio, but claimed the shooting was in self-defense. Defendant was charged by information with attempted murder, three counts of aggravated battery, and four counts of armed violence. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 38, pars. 8 — 4,12—4, 33A — 2.) After a bench trial, defendant was found guilty of one count of aggravated battery and sentenced to 30 months probation.

Defendant claims that he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.…