State v. Wigington

Appellant, George Wigington, was convicted of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime in the shooting death of his son, Scott. He appeals, asserting the trial judge erred in refusing to instruct the jury on (1) self-defense and (2) involuntary manslaughter. We affirm. 1

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Appellant and his son, Scott, Scott’s two daughters, and Scott’s girlfriend all lived together at the time of Scott’s death. Jessica, Scott’s daughter and appellant’s granddaughter, testified to the events leading up to the shooting. On the night of June 26, 2005,…