Anderson v. State

Weltner, Justice.

David Juan Anderson shot and killed Jeffery Street with a handgun. He was indicted for felony murder, and was tried and found guilty of that offense.1

A group of people, including Anderson and Street, were gathered around an outdoor fire during the evening hours. Anderson had a handgun that he pointed at several people. Street complained about the weapon, telling Anderson that he was afraid of guns. Anderson displayed the cylinder of the pistol to demonstrate that it was empty. When he pointed it at another member of the group and pulled the trigger, it did not discharge. When…