P. v. Melgar
Defendant Carlos Alberto Melgar opened fire on Rupinder Singh in the middle of a residential street as the unarmed man attempted to outrun the bullets. One of the bullets hit Singh in the forearm, fracturing his right radius. Defendants stated reason for the violent assault: I told that Punjabi not to run. Less than two weeks later, defendant opened fire on an inhabited residence from the passenger seat of his girlfriends car as she slowly drove by the house. Six individuals were present in the house at the time of the shooting, including a 15 day old infant. Defendants explanation for the drive by: Fuck Johnny Peralez. On appeal, defendant claims the trial court prejudicially abused its discretion by allowing evidence of the Canterbury Inn shooting. As explained more fully below, defendant is incorrect. Court affirm the judgment.
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