Norwood v. State

OPINION

DAVIS, Commissioner.

This is an appeal from a conviction for assault with intent to murder with malice. Punishment was assessed by the jury at seven (7) years.

The record reflects that appellant shot James Martin, Chief of Police of Wake Village, at the home of one Norma Jean Eddy during the early morning hours of July 23, 1969. Prior to the shooting, Mrs. Eddy had called Martin relative to trouble she had with appellant earlier in the evening. Martin went to the home of Mrs. Eddy where complaints were filed against appellant by Mrs. Eddy for simple assault, disturbing the peace, display…