People v. Green

I

R. M. Maher, P.J.

Defendant was charged in a two-count information with second-degree murder, MCL 750.317; MSA 28.549, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). After a bench trial defendant was convicted of manslaughter, MCL 750.321; MSA 28.553, and acquitted of the felony-firearm charge. He appeals as of right.

The parties stipulated that the alleged victim, *701Willie Leonard, had died of a gunshot wound to the abdomen on August 17, 1979. Defendant claimed that he had killed Leonard in self-defense.

Defendant, testifying in his own behalf, gave…