Mangum v. State

We affirm Mangum’s conviction and life sentence for first-degree murder with a firearm and possession of a weapon on school property. Mangum raised five issues on appeal; we address two.

The facts leading up to the convictions are as follows. Mangum brought a loaded handgun to school and fired three shots at the victim, killing him. Following the shooting, several officers searched the school and found Mangum in his assigned classroom. When the officers entered the classroom, Mangum stood up, raised his arms, and said, “I give up, it was just an argument.” Mangum confessed and gave a voluntary…