People v. Pugh

Defendants, Ray, Charles, and James Pugh, were charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and felony murder in connection with the shooting death of Stanley Schauf. The victim was shot during a gun battle on August 23, 1992. Defendants fired shots at several people who in turn returned fire. One of those returning fire actually shot the victim. All three defendants filed motions to dismiss the felony murder counts against them, arguing the felony murder counts did not state offenses because they were not charged with firing a gun at the person who was killed. The circuit court of Jackson…