PEOPLE v. MEJIA


166 A.D.2d 675 (1990)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Luis Mejia, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

October 22, 1990


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

The defendant shot and killed a co-worker who allegedly had threatened to stab him. By the defendant's own account, he proceeded to the victim's work-station with his gun after the victim had menaced him from afar with a screwdriver. The defendant pulled out his gun and shot the victim four times at close range without affording the victim an opportunity to retreat.

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