CA - Six Dead, Dozen Injured in Mass Shooting - Sacramento - 3 April 2022

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Friday, January 16th:
*Hearings for both (@ 9am PT) - CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21), Sergio Harris (38/gang member), Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi (32/gang member) & De’vazia Turner (29/gang member) (shot dead; shootings took place in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street; 6 dead & 12 injured, April 3, 2022, Sacramento). (4 of those wounded suffered critical injuries, the Sacramento Fire Dept. has said. At least 7 of the victims had been released from hospitals by Monday, 4/4/22) - *Dandrae Martin (26/now 30) arrested (4/4/22) & charged (4/22/22) with assault with a deadly weapon or firearm on person & convicted person carrying a loaded firearm. [these charges are no longer on court site-could be dismissed]. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Charged (5/3/22) with 3 counts of felony murder (Alexander, Davis & Martinez-Andrade); enhancements for using a firearm. No bond.
CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), & Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21) - *Mtula Tashamby Payton (28/now 31) wanted multiple felony warrants. Person of interest in the shooting. *Charged (5/3/22) & arrested (in Las Vegas, 5/28/22) with 3 counts of felony murder, with enhancements for using a firearm. Left Nevada on 5/31/22, booked into Sacramento jail on 6/14/22. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Charged with 1 count of murder/possession of a firearm by a felon (no bond), possession for sale (Marijuana/Hashish), possession of a firearm by a felon (no bond for either charge), corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant ($500K Bond), & 3 counts of making false statements representation to obtain benefit or payment (felony) re EDD fraud related to pandemic aid (no bond). No longer in the jail site 6/1/23. Sacramento County
*Smiley Allen Martin (27/now 29) Found dead in his cell 6/8/24 & charges were dismissed on 8/16/24.
Trial was set to begin in January, 2025 has been continued for later this year.
Judge Maryanne Gilliard presiding [will be retiring 6/27/25]. Defense attorney Reid Kingsbury, representing Payton. Defense attorney Linda Parisi for Martin.
Case & Court info from 4/4/22 to 8/8/25 reference post #235 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ooting-sacramento-3-april-2022.617758/page-12
10/10/25 Update: Next hearing for both on 10/13/25 @ 4pm. 10/13/25 Update: Next hearing for both on 11/14/25 @ 9am. 11/14/25 Update: Next hearing for both on 12/19/25 @ 9am.
12/19/25 Update: Next hearing for both on 1/16/26 @ 9am.

 

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for both:

Next Court Date 2/6/2026 at 9:00 AM.
Court Department 42 (Courthouse Information)

link: Sac Sheriff - Inmate Information

 

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Friday, February 6th:
*Hearings for both (@ 9am PT) - CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21), Sergio Harris (38/gang member), Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi (32/gang member) & De’vazia Turner (29/gang member) (shot dead; shootings took place in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street; 6 dead & 12 injured, April 3, 2022, Sacramento). (4 of those wounded suffered critical injuries, the Sacramento Fire Dept. has said. At least 7 of the victims had been released from hospitals by Monday, 4/4/22) - *Dandrae Martin (26/now 30) arrested (4/4/22) & charged (4/22/22) with assault with a deadly weapon or firearm on person & convicted person carrying a loaded firearm. [these charges are no longer on court site-could be dismissed]. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Charged (5/3/22) with 3 counts of felony murder (Alexander, Davis & Martinez-Andrade); enhancements for using a firearm. No bond.
CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), & Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21) - *Mtula Tashamby Payton (28/now 31) wanted multiple felony warrants. Person of interest in the shooting. *Charged (5/3/22) & arrested (in Las Vegas, 5/28/22) with 3 counts of felony murder, with enhancements for using a firearm. Left Nevada on 5/31/22, booked into Sacramento jail on 6/14/22. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Charged with 1 count of murder/possession of a firearm by a felon (no bond), possession for sale (Marijuana/Hashish), possession of a firearm by a felon (no bond for either charge), corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant ($500K Bond), & 3 counts of making false statements representation to obtain benefit or payment (felony) re EDD fraud related to pandemic aid (no bond). No longer in the jail site 6/1/23. Sacramento County
*Smiley Allen Martin (27/now 29) Found dead in his cell 6/8/24 & charges were dismissed on 8/16/24.
Trial was set to begin in January, 2025 has been continued for later this year.
Judge Maryanne Gilliard presiding [will be retiring 6/27/25]. Defense attorney Reid Kingsbury, representing Payton. Defense attorney Linda Parisi for Martin.
Case & Court info from 4/4/22 to 11/14/25 reference post #241 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ooting-sacramento-3-april-2022.617758/page-13
12/19/25 Update: Next hearing for both on 1/16/26 @ 9am. 1/16/26 Update: Next hearing on 2/6/26 @ 9am.

 

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for both:

Next Court Date 3/4/2026 at 9:00 AM.
Court Department 42 (Courthouse Information)

link: Sac Sheriff - Inmate Information

 

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Wednesday, March 4th:
*Hearings for both (@ 9am PT) - CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21), Sergio Harris (38/gang member), Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi (32/gang member) & De’vazia Turner (29/gang member) (shot dead; shootings took place in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street; 6 dead & 12 injured, April 3, 2022, Sacramento). (4 of those wounded suffered critical injuries, the Sacramento Fire Dept. has said. At least 7 of the victims had been released from hospitals by Monday, 4/4/22) - *Dandrae Martin (26/now 30) arrested (4/4/22) & charged (4/22/22) with assault with a deadly weapon or firearm on person & convicted person carrying a loaded firearm. [these charges are no longer on court site-could be dismissed]. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Charged (5/3/22) with 3 counts of felony murder (Alexander, Davis & Martinez-Andrade); enhancements for using a firearm. No bond.
CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), & Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21) - *Mtula Tashamby Payton (28/now 31) wanted multiple felony warrants. Person of interest in the shooting. *Charged (5/3/22) & arrested (in Las Vegas, 5/28/22) with 3 counts of felony murder, with enhancements for using a firearm. Left Nevada on 5/31/22, booked into Sacramento jail on 6/14/22. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Charged with 1 count of murder/possession of a firearm by a felon (no bond), possession for sale (Marijuana/Hashish), possession of a firearm by a felon (no bond for either charge), corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant ($500K Bond), & 3 counts of making false statements representation to obtain benefit or payment (felony) re EDD fraud related to pandemic aid (no bond). No longer in the jail site 6/1/23. Sacramento County
*Smiley Allen Martin (27/now 29) Found dead in his cell 6/8/24 & charges were dismissed on 8/16/24.
Trial was set to begin in January, 2025 has been continued for later this year.
Judge Maryanne Gilliard presiding [will be retiring 6/27/25]. Defense attorney Reid Kingsbury, representing Payton. Defense attorney Linda Parisi for Martin.
Case & Court info from 4/4/22 to 11/14/25 reference post #241 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ooting-sacramento-3-april-2022.617758/page-13
12/19/25 Update: Next hearing for both on 1/16/26 @ 9am. 1/16/26 Update: Next hearing on 2/6/26 @ 9am. 2/6/26 Update: Next hearing on 3/4/26 @ 9am.

 

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for both:

Next Court Date 3/30/2026 at 9:00 AM.
Court Department 42 (Courthouse Information)

link: Sac Sheriff - Inmate Information

 

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@JoeFromLB - when you have time - could you post an attachment on what the Sacramento County court site might have on this last hearing? TIA!

 

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Seems I have lost my notes on these guys...

for both:
Next Court Date 4/6/2026 at 9:00 AM.
Court Department 42 (Courthouse Information)

link: Sac Sheriff - Inmate Information

 

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Monday, April 6th:
*Hearings for both (@ 9am PT) - CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21), Sergio Harris (38/gang member), Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi (32/gang member) & De’vazia Turner (29/gang member) (shot dead; shootings took place in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street; 6 dead & 12 injured, April 3, 2022, Sacramento). (4 of those wounded suffered critical injuries, the Sacramento Fire Dept. has said. At least 7 of the victims had been released from hospitals by Monday, 4/4/22) - *Dandrae Martin (26/now 30) arrested (4/4/22) & charged (4/22/22) with assault with a deadly weapon or firearm on person & convicted person carrying a loaded firearm. [these charges are no longer on court site-could be dismissed]. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Charged (5/3/22) with 3 counts of felony murder (Alexander, Davis & Martinez-Andrade); enhancements for using a firearm. No bond.
CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), & Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21) - *Mtula Tashamby Payton (28/now 31) wanted multiple felony warrants. Person of interest in the shooting. *Charged (5/3/22) & arrested (in Las Vegas, 5/28/22) with 3 counts of felony murder, with enhancements for using a firearm. Left Nevada on 5/31/22, booked into Sacramento jail on 6/14/22. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Smiley Allen Martin (27/now 29) Found dead in his cell 6/8/24 & charges were dismissed on 8/16/24.
Trial was set to begin in January, 2025 has been continued with no further dates.
Judge Maryanne Gilliard presiding [will be retiring 6/27/25]. Defense attorney Reid Kingsbury, representing Payton. Defense attorney Linda Parisi for Martin.
Case & Court info from 4/4/22 to 11/14/25 reference post #241 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ooting-sacramento-3-april-2022.617758/page-13
12/19/25 Update: Next hearing for both on 1/16/26 @ 9am. 1/16/26 Update: Next hearing on 2/6/26 @ 9am. 2/6/26 Update: Next hearing on 3/4/26 @ 9am. 3/4/26 Update: Next hearing on 3/30/26.
3/30/26 Update: Next hearing on 4/6/26 @ 9am.

 

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Looks jury selection has started!

for both:
Next Court Date 4/7/2026 at 9:00 AM.
Court Department 42 (Courthouse Information)

link: Sac Sheriff - Inmate Information

MSN

April 4, 2026
The two remaining defendants accused of Sacramento's deadliest shooting in its history will stand trial this month.

According to the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, it anticipates that opening arguments will begin on April 21. Standing trial are Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin, who are believed to have been among the gunmen in the shootout that left six dead and 12 injured along K Street on April 3, 2022.

 

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I shall go with jury selection....

Tuesday, April 7th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 2) for both (@ 9am PT) - CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21), Sergio Harris (38/gang member), Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi (32/gang member) & De’vazia Turner (29/gang member) (shot dead; shootings took place in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street; 6 dead & 12 injured, April 3, 2022, Sacramento). (4 of those wounded suffered critical injuries, the Sacramento Fire Dept. has said. At least 7 of the victims had been released from hospitals by Monday, 4/4/22) - *Dandrae Martin (26/now 30) arrested (4/4/22) & charged (4/22/22) with assault with a deadly weapon or firearm on person & convicted person carrying a loaded firearm. [these charges are no longer on court site-could be dismissed]. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Charged (5/3/22) with 3 counts of felony murder (Alexander, Davis & Martinez-Andrade); enhancements for using a firearm. No bond.
CA - Johntaya Alexander (21), Melinda Davis (57), & Yamile Martinez-Andrade (21) - *Mtula Tashamby Payton (28/now 31) wanted multiple felony warrants. Person of interest in the shooting. *Charged (5/3/22) & arrested (in Las Vegas, 5/28/22) with 3 counts of felony murder, with enhancements for using a firearm. Left Nevada on 5/31/22, booked into Sacramento jail on 6/14/22. No bond. Plead not guilty. Sacramento County
*Smiley Allen Martin (27/now 29) Found dead in his cell 6/8/24 & charges were dismissed on 8/16/24.
Jury selection began on 4/6/26.
Trial set to begin on 4/21/26.
Judge Maryanne Gilliard presiding [will be retiring 6/27/25]. Defense attorney Reid Kingsbury, representing Payton. Defense attorney Linda Parisi for Martin.
Case & Court info from 4/4/22 to 3/4/26 reference post #249 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ooting-sacramento-3-april-2022.617758/page-13
3/30/26 Update: Jury selection begins on 4/6/26 @ 9am. Jury selection continues on 4/7/26.

 

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Guessing jury selection continues... not finding anything updated.

Next Court Date 4/13/2026 at 9:00 AM.
Court Department 42 (Courthouse Information)

link: Sac Sheriff - Inmate Information