BANKS, Justice, for the Court:
In this case we address the question of whether the mere pointing of a firearm constitutes attempt under Mississippi's aggravated assault statute. We hold that it does not. Because the evidence adduced at trial supports a conviction for simple assault of a police officer rather than aggravated assault, we reverse and remand for sentencing consistent with the simple assault statute.
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