State v. Jackson

OPINION

LEDERBERG, Justice.

Roger Williams Park was the backdrop for a brief but violent struggle that ended with the death of a park ranger and the serious injury of a Providence police officer. The defendant, Demetrius Jackson, has appealed from convictions resulting from the confrontation. For the reasons set forth below, we deny and dismiss the appeal and affirm the convictions in all respects.

Facts and Procedure

Shortly after midnight on October 12, 1995, an anonymous caller informed the Providence Police Department that two males wearing dark clothing and carrying guns were walking through…