People v. Sanchez CA2/1

BACKGROUND

We summarize only those facts from the trial testimony pertinent to this appeal.

1. First amended information In the 2010 first amended information, the People charged defendant with the murder of Okpara Wright and the attempted willful, deliberate, and premediated murder of Herbert Jordan. With respect to both counts, the People alleged pursuant to section 12022.53, subdivision (d) that defendant personally and intentionally discharged a firearm which caused great bodily injury and death to Wright. The People also alleged additional firearm enhancements and a gang enhancement.

2. Trial A jury tried defendant alone. Jordan, the victim of the attempted murder, testified that on April 1, 2009, he was in Long

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2 Beach at a bus stop with his friend Wright. Jordan testified he was a member of the East Coast Crips gang prior to 2003. Jordan further testified a truck pulled up to where Jordan and Wright were sitting, and the back seat passenger yelled, “ ‘What that Longo gang like’ ” which is the same as asking, “Where are you from.” Longo was a Long Beach gang. Jordan and Wright crossed the street to avoid…