P. v. Rodriguez
Defendant Alfredo Rodriguez was at the party, helping his brother, who was the disk jockey (DJ). Defendant took it upon himself to arm himself with a shotgun, to station himself just inside the entrance to the party, and to shoot the first member of the gang member’s group who came in, killing him.
A jury found defendant guilty of first degree murder (Pen. Code, §§ 187, subd (a), 189), with an enhancement for personally and intentionally discharging a firearm and causing death (Pen. Code, § 12022.53, subd. (d)).
Defendant was sentenced to a total of 50 years to life, plus the usual fines and fees.
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