State v. Thomas

Meyer, J.:

John Thomas (appellant) appeals from his conviction of involuntary manslaughter, K.S.A. 21-3404.

Appellant operated a small private club on the east side of Pittsburg, Kansas, called the Pan Club. On April 19, 1978, four troublemakers entered his bar and began breaking glasses against the wall. Appellant confronted the group with a gun to force them out of the club. The gun discharged and one of the group was fatally wounded. Appellant contends the gun discharged accidentally. Appellant was charged with voluntary manslaughter. A jury convicted appellant of the lesser included offense…