Martin brothers face arraignment on murder counts in downtown Sacramento mass shooting [The Sacramento Bee]
May 5—The two brothers charged with multiple murders in the
Smiley Martin, 27, and Dandrae Martin, 26, both face three murder counts stemming from the gang shootout that erupted at
A third suspect, Mtula Payton, 27, also has been charged with three counts of murder, as well as unemployment insurance fraud, but remains a fugitive.
Smiley Martin appeared first, emerging into the first-floor courtroom inside the
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The three men are each charged in
Authorities say the Martins and Payton were part of two rival gang groups that squared off at
Smiley Martin is believed to have fired 28 rounds from a fully automatic Glock handgun equipped with a 30-round magazine and a laser sight, authorities say.
Three men were killed during the shootout —
All six men have gang ties and were convicted felons who were prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, officials have said.
Dandrae Martin was the first suspect arrested after the shooting and initially was held on weapons violations. His brother was wounded in the shootout and was jailed on weapons charges after recovering.
The murder charges were filed last week by District Attorney
The charges include special circumstance allegations that multiple murders were committed, which could lead to a death penalty prosecution if the D.A.'s office decides to pursue such a trial.
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