While armed with a firearm, the defendant entered several locations, including Stater Brothers Markets, K-Mart, Burger King Restaurants, and a Chevron service station. During each event, he ordered the victims to the floor at gunpoint, taking money from the establishment, as well as money and other valuables from the person of each victim. During some events, the defendant fired shots at the victims. One victim was kidnapped in order to carry out the defendant’s objectives. One victim’s vehicle was taken by force by the defendant to facilitate his escape. The defendant was convicted of 18 counts of robbery, Kidnapping for ransom, carjacking, and attempted murder. Gun use during the commission of crimes and prior convictions special allegations were found to be true.