Antioch man convicted of murder in 2019 ambush shooting

MARTINEZ — After deliberating for 2 days, a Contra Costa jury convicted an Antioch man of murdering a Pittsburg man in an ambush, however the motive behind the crime could stay a thriller.

Darrin “Mississippi” Lynch, 54, was convicted of murdering 47-year-old Andrew McCoy, of Pittsburg, within the Could 2019 taking pictures. McCoy was additionally convicted of unlawful gun possession and enhancements for mendacity in wait, making him eligible for a sentence of life with out parole.

Throughout trial, prosecutors stated that Lynch and McCoy argued on the Pittsburg marina practically a month earlier than the homicide, however couldn’t absolutely clarify why Lynch held a grudge in opposition to the sufferer. They stated Lynch’s position because the shooter was established by GPS cellphone information, eyewitness testimony, and McCoy’s personal dying phrases, telling first responders that his killer was a person with a gray goatee.

The protection argued that police compiled shoddy, complicated proof and simply determined Lynch was the killer earlier than they’d any actual proof.

Lynch’s sentencing date has not been set.

McCoy was shot and killed in Could 2019, on Shoreline Drive in Pittsburg. Police say Lynch hid in some bushes, ready for McCoy to reach, then referred to as out “Hey bro,” and opened hearth when he noticed him. McCoy was struck within the again and ran to a relative’s dwelling. He was declared lifeless at a Walnut Creek hospital a number of hours later.

Throughout trial, deputy district lawyer Jennifer Tompkins referred to as the homicide a “cowardly act” however stated it might by no means absolutely be defined.

“Who is aware of why the defendant thought he had the proper to take Mr. McCoy’s life,” Tompkins stated throughout closing arguments Monday. “Who is aware of why? We’re not going to know.”