State v. Chunn

REINHARD, Judge.

Defendant appeals after his conviction by a jury of the offense of armed criminal action in violation of § 571.015, RSMo. 1978. The jury assessed punishment of 15 years’ imprisonment, and the court sentenced defendant to that term.

*830On the evening of August 14, 1979, the night manager of a supermarket was in the back room sorting through the day’s receipts when he heard a knock at the door. He unlocked and opened the door, and a man wearing a ski mask and holding a gun forced his way into the room. The two scuffled over the gun, and the manager gained control of the weapon and…