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Two men found guilty of murder in Safeway parking lot shooting
Jury convicts Nicholas Martinell Sterling and Austin Bell of first-degree murder and other charges in 2023 incident
Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:07pm
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A Clark County jury has found two men, Nicholas Martinell Sterling and Austin Bell, guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and drive-by shooting charges in the 2023 killing of Henry Gonzalez Carmona in a Vancouver Safeway parking lot. The defendants will be sentenced at a later date.
Why it matters
This high-profile case has drawn significant attention in the local community, with the shooting incident sparking concerns about public safety and gun violence in the region. The convictions mark a major development in the ongoing legal proceedings.
The details
According to court records, the incident began with a confrontation in the Safeway parking lot that escalated into a rolling shooting, resulting in Gonzalez Carmona's death. Sterling, 31, was also convicted of unlawful firearm possession. Both he and Bell, 24, now face lengthy prison sentences for their roles in the deadly altercation.
- The shooting incident occurred in 2023.
- The jury delivered its guilty verdicts on Monday, March 25, 2026.
The players
Nicholas Martinell Sterling
A 31-year-old man convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, drive-by shooting, and unlawful firearm possession in the 2023 Safeway parking lot incident.
Austin Bell
A 24-year-old man convicted of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and drive-by shooting in the 2023 Safeway parking lot incident.
Henry Gonzalez Carmona
The victim who was killed in the 2023 Safeway parking lot shooting.
What’s next
The defendants will be sentenced at a later date for their convictions.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in the local community, underscoring the need for continued efforts to address these issues.
