Sacramento County Sheriff's Department homicide detectives today released composite sketches of the two suspects they believe are responsible for the Wednesday killing of 18-year-old Marcus Houston Mayes.
Mayes was shot and killed at 8:24 p.m. after he was approached by two pedestrians while walking on Viking Drive in Rancho Cordova. After a brief verbal exchange, one of the subjects produced a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking Mayes at least one time, authorities say.
A department news release states that after interviewing witnesses, detectives released the sketches. Detectives say the suspects left the area in what is described as a blue four-door European sedan. They believe the motive for the shooting was gang-related.
The first suspect, top left, is described as 6-foot to 6-foot-1, age 18 to 25 and weighing 170 to 180 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, a mustache and goatee, and was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt.
The second suspect is described 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, age 18 to 25 and weighing 200 to 210 pounds with a stocky build. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information regarding this case, or the identity of these two suspects, is asked to call Sheriff's detectives at (916) 874-5115, or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00.
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