Hawkins v. State

Weltner, Justice.

William Y. Hawkins shot and killed Karis Small with a handgun. He was convicted of felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault, and was sentenced to life imprisonment and to terms of years.

On the day of the homicide, Hawkins engaged in an altercation with Clifford Denson. He later returned in an automobile to the scene, where several people were gathered. Before firing the weapon, Hawkins said, “If you don’t believe me, stand there.” Hawkins then fired two shots from inside the car, one of which struck and killed Small. Others of the group were frightened and fell to…