Nautica Goldthreat

Nautica Goldthreat pleaded guilty in connection with a Dec. 18, 2021, shooting in a crowded funeral home parking lot.

Officers responded to a person shot at Taylor Funeral Home on Wilcox Boulevard. The victim, Vincent Mayes, was initially listed in critical condition.

Goldthreat entered a plea to aggravated assault and received an eight-year sentence. Other charges were dismissed, including attempted first-degree murder.

A detective watching video of the incident said he observed Goldthreat walking around the hearse as it was parked under a covered entry point.

Police said Goldthreat walked close enough to the surveillance cameras to get a clear view of his height and build, as well as his face, neck and hands — all of which had distinctive tattoos that clearly matched the photos of Goldthreat’s reservations, it was said.

The video also shows a heated argument between Goldthreat and the victim, with Mayes trying to leave.

Police said Goldthreat is seen pulling out a gun and shooting the victim in close proximity to dozens of other people.

Goldthreat is seen chasing the victim and continuing to fire at him.

Police said there was no evidence Mayes was armed.

Goldthreat was charged with attempted first-degree murder, reckless endangerment, aggravated assault and gun charges. Police said Goldthreat was a convicted felon who was not supposed to carry a gun.