Allen v. State

CARLEY, Justice.

Elliot Russell and Nikia Woods were talking outside of her apartment when a white pickup truck drove up. Ms. Woods recognized Brandon Allen as one of several occupants of the vehicle. Allen exited the truck and pointed a gun at them. Ms. Woods was ordered to leave. She complied, and called 911. Looking out of a window, Ms. Woods saw and heard a burst of gunfire from Allen’s weapon. Russell was hit and died from the gunshot.

Ms. Woods testified for the prosecution. Her testimony was corroborated by other eyewitnesses. At trial, Allen offered an alibi defense. However, the jury…