People v. Uribe CA3

BACKGROUND

On February 21, 2014, defendant and his cohort Usman Nusrat Khan rang the doorbell of the home of Farhat Naseem. Naseem was present as were her two toddler grandchildren and her daughter Aleena Munawar. When Naseem opened the door, Khan pointed a gun at her and forced his way into the house. He made Naseem sit on the sofa next to her granddaughter and demanded money and jewelry. Naseem removed her bracelets and ring and gave him money. Khan handed the gun to defendant, who pointed the gun at Naseem while Khan went upstairs. Munawar was upstairs with the grandson when she heard the commotion and her mother screaming and crying downstairs. Munawar looked downstairs and saw two men in hoodies. She then went into her room, locked the door, and called 911. Munawar heard drawers opening and things being moved. Khan kicked in her door and Munawar recognized him from high school. Khan demanded money and jewelry. Munawar said she had neither in the house. As Khan searched the upstairs, Munawar went downstairs, where defendant pointed the gun at her and directed her to sit next to Naseem on the sofa. Defendant then pointed the gun at Naseem, who was crying. Defendant told Khan…