Warren v. State

OPINION

TOM G. DAVIS, Judge.

Appeal is taken from a conviction for the offense of murder. The jury assessed punishment at ten years.

In light of appellant’s contention relative to the court’s denial of his requested charge, a brief resume of the evidence is deemed necessary.

The record reflects that on the morning of August 19, 1974, the deceased, Alma Owens, entered the appellant’s apartment, where she was shot by appellant. According to an eyewitness, the victim then rushed out of the apartment, followed by the appellant, who fired several more times. The police were summoned and the appellant…