People v. Wilson CA4/1

I.

BACKGROUND

A. Facts On July 6, 1999, Wilson, his brother, and another member of the Lincoln Park criminal street gang went to a motel room for a party hosted by Henry Mabry, a member of a rival gang. Several other guests were already there. Wilson and his companions sang rap songs that insulted Mabry’s gang. Mabry felt disrespected and became angry. Wilson and his companions reacted similarly when Mabry insulted their gang. Mabry told Wilson and his companions to leave the motel room, and they left. Wilson and his companions later returned under the false pretense of retrieving an item they left behind. Upon reentering the motel room, Wilson’s brother pulled out a gun and told the guests to get on the floor and to surrender their jewelry and other valuables. Wilson himself demanded property from one guest and rummaged through Mabry’s duffle bag. Wilson and his companions realized Mabry was asleep on the bed and began beating him severely as they called out, “Lincoln Park.” When one of them snatched chains from his neck, Mabry woke up and fought back. Wilson continued to punch Mabry while Wilson’s brother struck Mabry with the gun. Wilson’s brother fired a shot into the…