Opinion ID: 2220035
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Heading: sufficiency of the evidence

Text: Owens argues that the evidence was insufficient to prove that he harbored a specific intent to kill Krise. When reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence, this Court will not reweigh the evidence nor judge the credibility of witnesses. We will look to the evidence which supports the verdict and reasonable inferences therefrom. The conviction will be affirmed if there is evidence of probative value from which a reasonable trier of fact could infer guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Stwalley v. State (1989), Ind., 534 N.E.2d 229. One's intent to kill may be inferred from the use of a deadly weapon in a manner likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Jones v. State (1989), Ind., 536 N.E.2d 267. Firing a gun in the direction of an individual is substantial evidence from which a jury may infer intent to kill. See id.; Rhinehardt v. State (1985), Ind., 477 N.E.2d 89. Both Arnett and Krise testified that Owens shot in the direction of Krise's vehicle. Physical evidence was introduced to corroborate Krise's testimony that one of the shots pierced the passenger side of his windshield, passed through the interior, and shattered his back window. Arnett also testified that after the shooting Owens said that he hoped that the son of a bitch [was] dead. This was sufficient evidence to support a jury finding that Owens intended to kill Krise.