Gipson v. Commonwealth

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Rees

Reversing.

E. B. Gipson has been convicted of the crime of maliciously shooting and wounding with intent to kill, and his punishment fixed at confinement in the state penitentiary for a term of two years. He was accused of wounding Shafter Couch, who testified that he and Taylor Bowling left the home of Dave Gipson and were followed by appellant. When appellant overtook them, he drew .a pistol and fired at Couch, wounding him, all without provocation. Bowling testified to substantially the same facts. Appellant claims he shot in self-defense.

It is not…