P. v. Martinez CA3
On separate occasions, about five months apart, defendant Alfonso Henry Martinez fired multiple rounds from a vehicle at individuals he apparently felt had slighted him. In the first incident, he opened fire on four minors, Z., J.R., K., and F., after he and the boys fought in front of his house. J.R. was hit twice, once in the head; Z. was hit once in the leg. Both survived their injuries, but J.R.’s head wound required surgical removal of one of his eyes. In the second incident, defendant fired at two young women, S. and J.A., who were in another vehicle, after he tried to engage S. in conversation. When she made clear she did not want to talk to him, he opened fire on their vehicle. Fortunately, no one was hit in the second shooting.
Defendant was charged with nine counts arising from the first incident, five counts arising from the second incident, and four additional counts based on conduct during his arrest.
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