Opinion ID: 2791650
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: M.'s statements.

Text: The other group member, D.S., testified that he saw Benjamin pull out a gun and heard shots going back and forth, from two separate weapons. His testimony that the first shot he heard came from the direction of the building is a weak basis to conclude defendant was the initial shooter. Even less helpful to the People is H.G.'s testimony, because he looked out of his window only after several shots were fired. On the basis of the record, we conclude that there is a reasonable possibility that the witness's testimony influenced the jury's verdict on the intentional murder and attempted murder counts, because his testimony was material to the crucial issue - 23 - - 24 - No. 32 of whether defendant was the initial aggressor. Therefore, a new trial should also be ordered on the attempted murder count.