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K Street Shooting Charges Drop | Sacramento News
The K Street shooting case, which left six dead and twelve wounded in April 2022, is taking a dramatic turn: first-degree murder charges have been dropped after a deadlocked jury, with prosecutors now pursuing second-degree murder. One defendant, Smiley Martin, died in custody earlier this year. The prosecution framed it as a gang-related brawl sparked by rivalries and alcohol, but defense teams pushed back—arguing no gang ties existed and that self-defense justified the use of guns. Victims included young women Johntaya Alexander, Melinda Davis, and Yamile Martinez-Andrade. The jury has been…
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