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Man killed in downtown Sacramento robbery identified as bail bondsman

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A man killed in an attack in downtown Sacramento early Monday has been identified as 56-year-old Kevin Brace, police said. Brace was a longtime employee of Greg Padilla Bail Bonds, which is based in the area where the attack occurred on I Street. Police said 38-year-old Jacob Mandell of Sacramento was arrested on manslaughter charges in connection with Brace’s death. Police said they responded to reports of the attack in the 500 block of I Street around 4:15 a.m. Officers and later Sacramento Fire Department personnel performed life-saving measures on Brace, but he died at the scene. Police said investigators are working to determine the motive for the attack. Anyone with information is asked to call the dispatch center at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP (4357). Mandell is expected in court Wednesday. Topo Padilla, co-owner of Greg Padilla Bail Bonds, said he plans to attend the suspect’s arraignment Wednesday and speak afterward. This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates. For more coverage of California’s top news, click here | Download our app.

SACRAMENTO, California —

A man killed in an attack in downtown Sacramento early Monday has been identified as 56-year-old Kevin Brace, police said.

Brace was a longtime associate of the law firm Greg Padilla Bail Bonds, which is located in the I Street area where the attack occurred.

Police said 38-year-old Jacob Mandell of Sacramento was arrested on murder charges in connection with Brace’s death.

Police said they responded to reports of the attack in the 500 block of I Street around 4:15 a.m.

Officers and later members of the Sacramento Fire Department performed life-saving measures on Brace, but he died at the scene.

Police said investigators are currently trying to determine the motive for the robbery. Anyone with information is asked to call the dispatch center at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP (4357).

Mandell is expected in court on Wednesday.

Topo Padilla, co-owner of Greg Padilla Bail Bonds, said he plans to attend the suspect’s arraignment on Wednesday and speak afterward.

This story is developing. Stay with KCRA 3 for updates

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