People v. Shelton

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of first degree murder and attempted first degree murder. Defendant was sentenced to concurrent terms of 55 years’ imprisonment and 30 years’ imprisonment, respectively. On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the issue of transferred intent; (2) the trial court erred by admitting the victim’s obituary notice into evidence and allowing the jury to review it during its deliberations; and (3) the trial court improperly considered gang evidence during the sentencing hearing. Jurisdiction is vested in…