Grant v. State

Thompson, Chief Justice.

Appellant Devon Grant was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime in connection with the shooting death of Kattilius (“Deebo”) Middlebrooks. He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, and for the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

1. Viewed in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict, the evidence adduced at trial established that in December 2007, appellant and Middlebrooks were in an apartment at Brooklyn Homes in Brunswick where, for a two dollar entrance fee, patrons could gamble. Appellant was…