A 22-year-old man who shot and killed another man in his home on 40th Street last month, has been arrested, Orange County deputies said.
Emmanuel Gaskin, 22, is accused of fatally shooting Alton Johnson on May 10, after being invited into the residence in the 1300 block on 40th Street.
Investigators believe, Gaskin upon entering the residence, talked to the occupants about smoking marijuana, then within minutes produced a handgun.
Authorities say, Gaskin then punched a female resident in the mouth, entered the bedroom where Johnson was sleeping with this girlfriend and demanded she hand over money. Johnson, awakened by the commotion, sat up in bed and was fatally shot by Gaskin.
Witnesses identified Gaskin, aka “MAYO” as the suspect who shot Johnson. He was also identified from a photo line-up.
Gaskin, who was arrested Tuesday by members of the OCSO Felony Squad, has been booked into the Orange County Jail. He has been charged with murder first degree murder with a firearm and is being held without bond.
Im so Thankful, this evil person who took my cousin away from us has been taking into custody ..I tell u god is great he said put ur trust in him and it shall be done