Does the error in admitting that a witness admitted shooting victim's statement was harmless?

Although we conclude that the statement was hearsay, not falling within any exception, the error in admitting it was harmless. A reviewing court will reverse a conviction only when a defendant is prejudiced by the error. (People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818, 836 (Watson).) That is, a conviction will only be reversed when it is reasonably probable a result more favorable to the defendant would have occurred in the absence of the error. (Ibid.) In this case, ample evidence supports the jury's verdict. Several witnesses testified--including defendant--that he was at the Food-4-Less on the night of the shooting. Store cameras confirm his presence at the store, and that he was

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