People v. Versteeg

Opinion by

Judge RUSSELL.

Defendant, William P. Versteeg, appeals the trial court's order denying his motion for postconviction relief. We reverse and remand with directions.

I. Background

Defendant shot and killed his female roommate during an argument about her involvement with another man. During the incident, he also pointed the gun at the other man. He was tried on charges of murder and attempted murder.

Defendant testified that he and his roommate had been involved in a romantic relationship. He recalled that, on the day of the shooting, he began drinking in the morning and continued…