Ramroop v. State

Following a jury trial, Gangapersad Ramroop (“Ramroop”) was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and knowingly discharging a firearm from a vehicle within 1000 feet of a person. On appeal, he argues that the State’s closing argument was improper and constituted fundamental error and that the trial court erred by admitting an inflammatory photograph into evidence. In addition, as to his conviction for attempted second-degree murder, he argues that the jury instruction pertaining to the jury’s special finding that the victim was a law enforcement officer engaged in…