People v. Rivera

Judgment of conviction, after nonjury trial, Supreme Court, New York County, rendered June 21, 1979, affirmed. During a street altercation between members of two families, the Riveras and the Guadalupes, defendant Felix Rivera called to his brother Raul: "Get the gun!” Raul ran to his own home and returned with a loaded weapon. William Guadalupe advanced on Raul and Felix yelled to his brother to kill William. Raul fired and William fell dead. Felix then indicated German Guadalupe *539and told Raul to shoot him. The latter complied, wounding his victim. Defendant was convicted only of possession…