(concurring in part; dissenting in part) (for affirmance). I concur with the Chief Justice’s conclusion that the contested statement in this case was hearsay and therefore inadmissible.
However, I dissent with respect to the order in this case. I agree with the prosecutor that even if the contested statement was improperly admitted, the resulting error was harmless. As the record indicates, the police officer testified at trial that defendant herself told him she "might load this gun and shoot [the decedent]”. In light of his testimony, I believe the hearsay testimony of the officer concerning decedent’s statement was cumulative. I would, therefore, affirm the conviction.