Minter v. State

SELBY, Justice.

On appeal is whether sufficient evidence supports Minter’s convictions for attempted murder, a Class A felony, and theft, a Class D felony. We hold that both convictions are supported by sufficient evidence, and affirm.

I. FACTS

On October 8,1992, Jeffrey C. Taft worked as a security officer for Venture Stores, Inc. Taft observed George Minter placing two drills into a red satchel under his fatigue jacket. Taft followed Minter outside the store, identified himself as a security officer, and asked Minter to return to the store. Minter pushed Taft, and fled on foot. Taft pursued…