Sacramento Mass Shooting Suspect Dies in Jail

Smiley Martin, charged in the 2022 mass shooting, was found unresponsive in his cell; an investigation is underway.

Smiley Martin was awaiting trial for the 2022 Sacramento mass shooting that left six dead and twelve wounded.
Martin was discovered unresponsive during a routine cell check at the Sacramento County Main Jail.
Efforts to revive Martin by jail and fire department personnel were unsuccessful.
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office will determine the cause of death.
Martin's attorney stated he was fighting to defend his innocence at the time of his death.