People v. Fox

Opinion by

Judge JONES.

Defendant, Willie Fox, Jr., appeals the judgment entered upon a jury verdict finding him not guilty of first degree murder, not guilty of second degree murder, but guilty of reckless manslaughter in the shooting death of an acquaintance. We reverse and remand the cause for a new trial.

The record reflects conflicting testimony regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting incident, although there is general agreement as to certain events.

At some point during December 17, 1988, the defendant was in his living room when the victim, a long-time acquaintance, joined…