Terence Lindsey

Terence "Nino" Raythail Lindsey, a 43-year-old Black man, was killed in Sacramento, California, on the evening of January 2, 2022. Known to his loved ones as a beloved individual, his death left his family and friends to mourn the sudden and violent loss. In the aftermath, an online memorial was created for people to share memories and condolences, underscoring the impact he had on those around him.

The shooting happened just after 7:30 p.m. in the South Land Park neighborhood. Mr. Lindsey was driving his car along the 5900 block of South Land Park Drive when another vehicle pulled up next to him. The driver of the other car, Danthony Chaney, fired multiple shots into Mr. Lindsey's vehicle. When Sacramento Police Department officers arrived, they found Mr. Lindsey suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite their attempts to provide life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives with the Sacramento Police Department immediately began an investigation. They quickly identified 31-year-old Danthony Chaney as the suspect in the shooting. Just days after the incident, authorities located and apprehended Chaney in Reno, Nevada. He was taken into custody and subsequently extradited to Sacramento to face charges for the murder of Terence Lindsey.

Following his arrest, Danthony Chaney was put on trial. On June 1, 2023, a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder. The jury also found true the special allegation that Chaney had personally discharged a firearm causing Mr. Lindsey's death. With this conviction, the case was officially solved. Chaney faced a sentence of 50 years to life in prison, and his sentencing was scheduled for July 28, 2023.