People v. McChristian
Illinois Appellate Court
309 N.E.2d 388 (1974)
- Written by Sarah Holley, JD
Facts
David Barksdale, a leader of a street gang called the Disciples, was driving an automobile accompanied by four young men and stopped near 6526 South Ellis. Andrew McChristian (defendant) and Melvin Bailey were also near 6526 South Ellis at the time. As members of the Blackstone Rangers, a rival street gang, McChristian and Bailey knew Barksdale and were capable of recognizing his car. Before Barksdale pulled up, McChristian heard someone shout, “here comes David!” As many as 13 young men lined both sides of the street and started shooting. Officers had been following Barksdale and reportedly saw Bailey fire a gun four or five times at Barksdale’s automobile. Another officer saw McChristian fire a gun once at Barksdale’s automobile. Following a brief pursuit, both McChristian and Bailey were arrested. As McChristian and Bailey were being put in a police car, Edward Dinkins approached the officers and asked why the two were being held. Dinkins was also arrested. McChristian was convicted of conspiracy under the charge that he, Bailey, and Dinkins knowingly and intentionally agreed to kill David Barksdale and his four companions.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Leighton, J.)
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