In re Barnett

OPINION

Frederick, J.

This claim arises out of an incident that occurred on September 13, 1994. Gloria Barnett, the mother of the deceased victim, Charles Roy Barnett, Jr., seeks compensation for medical expenses and funeral expenses pursuant to the provisions of the Crime Victims Compensation Act, hereinafter referred to as the “Act.” 740 ILCS 45/1 et seq.

On August 15, 1995, the Court entered an order denying the claim. The police investigation revealed that the victim was arguing with a person on a street, the victim obtained a handgun and pointed it at the person with whom he was arguing,…