Opinion ID: 2221458
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Heading: sufficiency of the evidence

Text: Leon argues that the evidence is insufficient to sustain his conviction for attempted murder. King testified that Leon pointed a gun at her and shot her. An eyewitness, although he could not identify Leon, corroborated King's description of the shooting. Intent to kill can be inferred from the use of a deadly weapon in a manner reasonably calculated to cause death or great bodily harm. Arthur v. State (1986), Ind., 499 N.E.2d 746. Discharging a weapon in the direction of a victim is substantial evidence from which the jury could infer intent to kill. Rhinehardt v. State (1985), Ind., 477 N.E.2d 89. The evidence is sufficient to support the jury's conviction for attempted murder. The judgment of the trial court is affirmed. DeBRULER, GIVAN, PIVARNIK and DICKSON, JJ., concur.