Oregon v. Armstrong

The incident which precipitated this criminal case began when the victim ran a stop sign and his car collided with the defendant's car. Both men stepped out of their cars and, as the victim began to walk from his car toward the defendant, he heard gunshots and felt what he later discovered to be gunshot wounds in his side. He was shot while still beside his own car and before he had exchanged any words with the defendant. The two men subsequently grappled briefly before leaving the scene. Defendant was found guilty after trial by jury of the offense of attempted murder. ORS 163.115; 161.405. He appeals. We affirm.