They tried him, jury found him not guilty. On all charges except convicted felon illegal alien in possession of a firearm. He said he found it under a bench. Some how, I don’t believe him.
Reason they did not convict him? They said he did not intend to shoot her. The defense said the bullet hit the concrete on the pier and ricocheted and hit her through the back into her heart, killing her. (It was said he aimed it at a group of people and the gun went off, not a credible explanation. 10 lb trigger pull.)
Also remember, this is CA.
Generally the lawyers like jurors to have IQs under 80.