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Two brothers have been arrested in connection with the Sacramento shooting that killed 6 people

Katie Balevic   

Two brothers have been arrested in connection with the Sacramento shooting that killed 6 people
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  • A second arrest has been made in connection with the Sacramento, California shooting that left six dead.
  • Police arrested Smiley Martin on Tuesday after arresting his brother, Dandrae Martin, the day before.

A second suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting in Sacramento, California that left six people dead and 12 injured.

Smiley Martin, 27, was taken into custody on Tuesday and booked for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a machine gun, the Sacramento Police Department said in a press release.

Police said Smiley Martin is the brother of Dandrae Martin, who was arrested on Monday and booked on charges of assault with a firearm and illegal firearm possession.

"Smiley Martin was located at the scene with serious injuries from gunfire and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Smiley Martin was quickly identified as a person of interest and has remained under the supervision of an officer at the hospital while his treatment continues," according to the press release.

It is unclear if police are searching for additional suspects. A spokesperson for Sacramento PD did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

"Once Smiley Martin's medical care has been completed and he is determined to be fit for incarceration, he will be booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail," according to the press release. "The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office will be reviewing all evidence to determine appropriate charges."

KCRA reported that the local coroner's office identified the victims on Monday morning as:

  • Johntaya Alexander, 21, of Elk Grove
  • Melinda Davis, 57
  • Sergio Harris, 38, of North Highlands
  • Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32, of Salinas
  • Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21, of Selma
  • Devazia Turner, 29, of Carmichael

At least three buildings and three cars were also hit by the gunfire on Sunday, Lester told KCRA, adding that there were over 100 expended shell casings at the scene.

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