East Sacramento killing of Charles Starzynski was targeted
A SECOND PERSON IS FACING CHARGES, CONNECTED A MURDER IN OCTOBER. SACRAMENTO POLICE SAY A MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED ON N STREET, OCTOBER 20. DESEAN BRASSER JUNIOR WAS ARRESTED A DAY LATER, AS THE SUSPECT IN THE HOMICIDE. THIS WEEK, OFFICERS SAY THEY ALSO ARRESTED TAJAENAE COOPER. COOPER HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO THE JAIL. DETECTIVES THINK THE PAIR FOLLOWED THE
Deadly East Sacramento shooting of Charles Starzynski was targeted, officials say
2nd suspect arrested in connection with homicide, Sacramento police say
Updated: 8:47 PM PST Dec 8, 2022
The October slaying of a 70-year-old man during a robbery in East Sacramento was targeted, officials said on Thursday.The Sacramento Police Department said Charles Starzynski was killed on N Street while on his way to the Sutter Lawn Tennis Club. Officers believe the two suspects, Desean Brasser Jr. and Tajanae Cooper — both 23 years old — followed Starzynski from a nearby bank before the killing took place. Brasser Jr. was arrested on homicide and robbery charges on Oct. 21, the day after the attack, police said. Cooper was arrested Wednesday and booked on robbery charges. Starzynski, a longtime staffer at CapRadio, was remembered by those who knew him as someone who had spent his life devoted to enriching the city. | VIDEO BELOW | East Sacramento residents meet with mayor, police chief, city leaders to talk safety
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
The October slaying of a 70-year-old man during a robbery in East Sacramento was targeted, officials said on Thursday.
The Sacramento Police Department said Charles Starzynski was killed on N Street while on his way to the Sutter Lawn Tennis Club. Officers believe the two suspects, Desean Brasser Jr. and Tajanae Cooper — both 23 years old — followed Starzynski from a nearby bank before the killing took place.
Brasser Jr. was arrested on homicide and robbery charges on Oct. 21, the day after the attack, police said. Cooper was arrested Wednesday and booked on robbery charges.
Starzynski, a longtime staffer at CapRadio, was remembered by those who knew him as someone who had spent his life devoted to enriching the city.
| VIDEO BELOW | East Sacramento residents meet with mayor, police chief, city leaders to talk safety