Johnson v. State

BENHAM, Justice.

This appeal is from Dontate Johnson’s convictions for malice murder, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.1 The evidence adduced at trial showed Robert Turner was shot in the chest and head with a .22 caliber pistol, and died. *137Turner, assisted by Fidel Montoya in remodeling a home, went to his truck for supplies and was robbed of his watch and two rings, then shot in the chest. Montoya heard Turner call his name and turned around to see Johnson pointing a gun at him, with Turner close behind, clutching his chest. Turner grabbed Johnson’s arm…