concurring in part and dissenting in part:
I dissent from the majority’s affirmance of the conviction of attempted murder. Adhering to what was held on the question in People v. Barker (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 319, continues, I believe, the confusion stemming from People v. Trinkle (1977), 68 Ill. 2d 198. See People v. Barker (1980), 83 Ill. 2d 319, 333 (Ward, J., dissenting). I concur in the balance of the judgment.
JUSTICE SIMON joins in this partial concurrence and partial dissent.