IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

No. 99-41484 Summary Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff-Appellee,

versus

CHRIS DALE SHADDEN,

Defendant-Appellant.

-------------------- Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas USDC No. 4:99-CR-53-ALL -------------------- September 15, 2000

Before DAVIS, JONES, and DeMOSS, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:*

Chris Dale Shadden challenges the sufficiency of the

evidence to support his convictions for carjacking and using and

carrying a firearm during a crime of violence. In particular, he

contends that the Government failed to prove the “taking” element

of the carjacking offense.

We have reviewed the record and briefs submitted by the

parties and find that the evidence was sufficient to support the

convictions.

AFFIRMED.

* Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4.