A Chatham County jury found Anthony Gordon guilty of aggravated assault, OCGA § 16-5-21 a 2 assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, OCGA § 16-11-106 b 1. He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial, contending that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions, the jury’s verdict was contrary to the evidence, and the trial court erred in limiting his testimony at trial. Finding no error, we affirm. 1. We review Gordon’s challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence and his claim that the verdict was contrary to the evidence pursuant to the following standard:On appeal from a criminal conviction, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict and an appellant no longer enjoys the presumption of innocence. This Court determines whether the evidence is sufficient under the standard of Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U. S. 307 99 SC 2781, 61 LE2d 560 1979, and does not weigh the evidence or determine witness credibility. Any conflicts or inconsistencies in the evidence are for the jury to resolve. As long as there is some competent evidence, even though contradicted, to support each fact necessary to make out the State’s case, we must uphold the jury’s verdict.Citations omitted. Rankin v. State , 278 Ga. 704, 705 606 SE2d 269 2004. The standard of Jackson v. Virginia is met if the evidence is sufficient for any rational trier of fact to find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the crime charged. Clark v. State , 275 Ga. 220, 221 1 564 SE2d 191 2002.
Viewed in this light, the record reveals the following facts. On February 2, 2005, Gordon asked his long-time friend, David Jackson, to drive him to a bank so he could get cash and repay Jackson money he owed on a loan. While driving to the bank, Jackson slowed down to cross some train tracks and looked to his left to check for oncoming trains. When Jackson looked to his right, Gordon was pointing a .32 caliber revolver at Jackson’s head. Jackson denied that he threatened or touched Gordon prior to the time when Gordon pulled out the gun. Jackson reached for the gun but, before he could grab it, Gordon shot Jackson in the head. Although shot, Jackson continued to fight for the gun and called out for help.
