State Of Washington v. Royale Tyrell-scott Thornton

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) No. 77078-1-1 ) Respondent, ) DIVISION ONE ) v. ) UNPUBLISHED OPINION ) ROYALE TYRELL-SCOTT THORNTON, ) ) Appellant. ) ) FILED: April 15, 2019 ANDRUS, J. — Royale Thornton appeals his convictions for the second degree murder of Rahman Karriem and first degree assault of Jahlil Ray on New Year's Eve, 2014. Because the prosecutor shifted the burden of proof on self- defense during closing argument, we reverse the murder conviction and remand that charge for a new trial. We affirm the assault conviction but remand it for…