State v. Kidd

Ora Otis Kidd appeals a judgment and exceptional sentence for three counts of second degree assault. We affirm.

Kidd shot and seriously injured two fellow bus passengers, J. and K., on November 13, 1987. The bus came to a halt; Kidd got off and walked away.

Undercover police officers in the area quickly arrived at the scene. Using an unmarked car, the officers searched for Kidd and located him on a nearby street. After an exchange of gunfire during which Kidd fired one shot, Kidd surrendered and was arrested. It is unclear whether Kidd, or one of the officers, fired the first shot.

Kidd was…