John Edgar Barton, 85, was killed at his Sacramento home on November 29, 2018, during a violent robbery. Two armed men entered the residence intending to rob a marijuana dealer who was present. A gunfight erupted when the dealer tried to defend himself, and Barton, who was sitting in his easy chair watching television, stood up to intervene and was shot in the chest by Khalil Sabree, dying at the scene.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office investigated and soon arrested Cochese Stevens, who was found hiding under a neighbor’s car, and Khalil Sabree, who was in custody on unrelated charges. A third person, Khali Brown, was arrested after being found waiting in a car nearby. All three have been charged in connection with the robbery and shooting.

Anyone who knew John Barton or who has information about the November 29, 2018 robbery and shooting is asked to come forward.