[smokingfrog]

1st degree murder is usually premeditated, which I think you’d have a hard time proving in this case.

[unixfox]

1st degree murder is usually premeditated, which I think you’d have a hard time proving in this case.

You are probably right. I stand corrected.

[Oztrich Boy]

Illinois doesn't require lengthy premeditation, just intent and knowledge to kill or do great bodily harm. 16 deliberate shots, all hits makes that case

http://statelaws.findlaw.com/illinois-law/illinois-first-degree-murder-laws.html