Mistrial Declared in Sacramento K Street Case; Retrial Planned
A mistrial was declared in the Sacramento K Street mass shooting case after jurors failed to reach a verdict on the murder charges against surviving defendants Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton, more than two months into testimony. Prosecutors had dropped first-degree murder charges, but jurors remained deadlocked on lesser offenses, while both defendants were convicted on weapons charges for felon in possession. Six people were killed and about a dozen were injured in the April 3, 2022, shooting near 10th and K streets. California law means only certain participants can be counted as victims. A decision on whether to retry the case will come from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, with prosecutors weighing next steps after the mistrial declaration. The trial drew significant attention for its proximity to the state capitol, extensive surveillance footage, and testimony from investigators, witnesses, and the defendants themselves, and updates are expected as the DA outlines plans toward retrial or other resolutions.
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