People v. Gilbert

Defendant loitered in an Oakland market at closing time. When one customer opened the door to leave, one Swift entered. He drew a pistol and approached the counter. Defendant drew his gun and ordered employees and customers to a room at the rear. As Swift reached the counter, he began to beat the owner, one Eng, over the head with his gun, saying “You’re the man I wanted, . . . get in the back. ’ ’ Eng sought to ward off the blows to his head with one arm. With oriental stoicism and sense of propriety, he said: “This is ridiculous.” With his free hand, he grabbed a can of peas from a shelf…