A mistrial was declared on July 21, 2026, in the case against Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin, who were accused in connection with a shooting on K Street in Sacramento, California, in April 2022 that resulted in six deaths and injuries to at least a dozen others. The two men faced charges that could have led to sentences of 15 years to life in prison. Although they were not convicted for the shooting deaths, they were found guilty of weapons charges for being felons in possession of firearms.
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Mistrial Declared in Sacramento Shooting Case
A mistrial was declared in the case against Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin, accused of involvement in Sacramento's deadliest shooting in April 2022. While they were not convicted of the shooting, they were found guilty of possessing firearms as felons.
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Mistrial declared in case over Sacramento’s deadliest shooting
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