California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Singh, C075295 (Cal. App. 2018):
. . . is relevant to prove intent in a prosecution for murder. [Citation.] The statements here in question did not specify a victim or victims but were aimed at any police officer who would attempt to arrest appellant. Such a generic threat is admissible to show the defendant's homicidal intent where other evidence brings the actual victim within the scope of the threat. [Citations.]" (People v. Rodriguez, supra, at p. 757.)
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