People v. Brown

Defendant appeals from his conviction of carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon with unlawful intent. CL 1948, § 750.226 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.423). His sole contention is that there was not sufficient evidence to convict him of the crime charged.

At trial two Detroit policemen testified that they heard a shot and ran in the direction of the report. They observed two men, Powers and Payne, fighting near a bar called the Purple Onion. Defendant was seen standing nearby the combatants with a partially loaded automatic pistol in his hand. A witness, Mr. Payne, one of the participants in the…