Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32, was killed April 3, 2022, in a mass shooting on K Street in downtown Sacramento that left six dead and twelve wounded. Investigators recovered more than one hundred shell casings at the scene; authorities described the incident as gang-related and said the shooting involved an exchange of gunfire that struck bystanders.

Three men were charged in connection with the shooting: brothers Smiley and Dandrae Martin, and Mtula Payton. They were accused of taking part in the gun battle that killed Joshua and others and faced murder and weapons charges. Prosecutors announced they would seek life imprisonment without the possibility of parole rather than the death penalty.

An Instagram video from hours before the shooting showed the Martin brothers and Joshua displaying gang affiliations and firearms; prosecutors cited the footage as important evidence. Joshua’s mother, Sherilyn Hoye, and the community have held vigils and memorials for the victims.