EPHRATA - A Moses Lake gang member is serving more than three years in prison for a robbery connected to a Soap Lake shooting.

Christopher J. McCarrell, 25, pleaded guilty to robbery in the first degree and unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree in Grant County Superior Court.

McCarrell has prior convictions for residential burglary, three counts of theft of a firearm and assault in the third degree, according to court records. He faced a sentencing range of three years and 6.75 months to four years and 8.25 months in prison.

Grant County Superior Court Judge Evan Sperline followed the prosecutor's recommendation, sentencing McCarrell to the minimum end of the sentencing range.

"McCarrell pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree and unlawful possession of a firearm," Prosecutor Angus Lee stated. "These are two major felony offenses and he is going to prison for 42 months. In light of the fact that the defendant was taking responsibility for his actions and entering a guilty plea to the serious charges early on in the process, it was in the best interest of the community to secure the convictions and agree to recommend the 42-month sentence. Additionally, one of the offenses serves as a strike for the three strikes law."

McCarrell was one of the four gang members accused of robbing a man of a dog, which belonged to Luis Martinez.

Martinez was shot and stabbed to death during a fight at a Soap Lake party in June.

Eric Martinez, 17, Moses Lake, Thomas Henderson, 17, Soap Lake, and Emilio Hinojosa Jr., 17, Moses Lake, remain charged with robbery in the first degree, according to court records.

Henderson and Hinojosa face an additional charge of unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree, according to court records.

Eric Martinez faces an additional charge of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree.

Eric Martinez reportedly went to a trailer on Denton Road, outside of Moses Lake, to collect Luis Martinez' dog, according to a Grant County sheriff's report. After Luis Martinez' death, his dog was taken to an animal shelter, where the alleged victim adopted it four months prior to the crime, according to the police report.

After a woman picked up Eric Martinez, they reportedly picked up McCarrell, Henderson and Hinojosa, according to the police report. Eric Martinez reportedly told them they were going to get the dog whether the victim liked it or not.

The group pulled into the victim's driveway as he was smoking a cigarette, according to the police report. The four gang members, wearing bandanas around their necks, reportedly got out of the vehicle, and Eric Martinez told the man he came to get the dog.

The victim reportedly told Eric Martinez he purchased the dog, and he wanted money if they were going to take it, according to the police report. As they were talking, McCarrell reportedly unchained the dog and put it in the SUV. He reportedly entered the residence and the victim's girlfriend yelled at him to get out.

The victim told police they were talking when sheriff's deputies arrived on the scene, according to the police report. Officers claim they saw McCarrell exiting the residence.

Police allegedly found two shotguns in the SUV and a .40 caliber pistol on McCarrell, according to the police report.

Eric Martinez reportedly told police he went to speak to the victim alone and agreed to pay for the dog before police arrived. When police questioned why they allegedly had guns and were wearing bandanas, Eric Martinez couldn't explain it.

Hinojosa has a previous conviction for taking a motor vehicle without permission. Thomas Henderson has a previous conviction for eluding a law enforcement water craft vessel, according to the police report.

Two other alleged incidents are connected to Luis Martinez' death, including a robbery and an attack on people at a motel room, according to court records.