Spearman v. State

Hines, Justice.

Robert L. Spearman was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of aggravated assault in connection with the fatal shooting of William Summerlin. We affirm Spearman’s convictions.

The evidence, viewed in favor of the verdict, revealed that on July 30, 1992, Spearman confronted Summerlin, his neighbor, about grass that was being blown onto his property by Summerlin’s mower. During the confrontation, Spearman pulled out a large handgun, struck Summerlin on the head with it and shot him. Spearman then drove away in his car. The first officer…