State v. McGowan

Syllabus

Appellant Patrick O'Neil McGowan seeks reversal of his convictions for four counts of first degree assault and battery. Appellant argues the circuit court erred by failing to direct a verdict on the indictment referencing a child victim because there was no evidence showing Appellant's knowledge of the child's presence inside the home into which Appellant fired gunshots. Appellant also argues the circuit court erred by declining to instruct the jury that the State was required to prove specific intent as to each victim. We affirm in part and reverse in part.