People v. Dominguez CA1/2

BACKGROUND

Shortly before 5:20 p.m. on February 4, 2018, Jesse A. was removing items from the open trunk of his vehicle, which was parked in front of his

1 girlfriend’s father’s residence. Feeling someone behind him, he turned and saw two males about two feet away from him. Jesse A. had previously noticed the two working on a gray Toyota Highlander that was parked about 15 yards behind him with its hood up. One, subsequently identified as Dominguez, asked Jesse A. if he had a cell phone and, before Jesse A. could respond, took a step closer and said, “Don’t say anything. I’ll shoot you in the head.” Dominguez’s hands were tucked in his waistband and he told Jesse A. he had a firearm. As Dominguez asked Jesse A. where he was from, the other person removed an eight-inch knife from his waistband and pressed it against Jesse A.’s stomach. Dominguez snatched Jesse A.’s cell phone from his hand, then told Jesse A. to give him the keys Jesse A. had on his belt loop while simultaneously attempting to rip them off. Afraid he was going to be killed or seriously injured, Jesse A. ran toward the residence, noticing Dominguez running behind and close to catching him. Jesse A. ran inside and…