Homicide
On Sunday,
November 6, 2005 at 4:44 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department received
several 911 calls regarding an in progress stabbing in the parking lot of the
Royal 8 Motel at 6448 Stockton Blvd.
When officers arrived, they found an adult male in the parking lot
suffering from multiple stab wounds.
Sacramento Fire Department paramedics determined that the victim was
deceased at the scene.
Responding
officers also located David Earl Gray, 43, in the area of the Motel. There was blood on Gray’s clothing when he
was stopped. He has been interviewed by Homicide detectives and arrested for
Murder. No other suspects are believed
to be involved.
It appears that
the two men were casual acquaintances and they had a brief verbal confrontation
that quickly escalated. Several
residents of the Motel witnessed the murder.
The victim’s
identity has not been established and is pending notification of the next of
kin.
Suspect David Earl Gray
Anyone with information regarding this case is
requested to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or 1-800 AA-CRIME.
Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.
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