People v. Jenkins

While investigating possible drug dealing in front of the Gayle Elementary School, Officers Fred Hattenberger and Jay Brunkella approached the defendant, Allison Jenkins, and another man. Although testimony conflicts as to what occurred, during a struggle between the defendant and Officer Hattenberger, Officer Hattenberger’s gun discharged. The bullet struck Officer Brunkella in the chest, and he died 12 days later.

The defendant was charged with aggravated battery of Officer Hattenberger under section 12 — 4(b)(6) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 38, par. 12 — 4(b)(6))…