UPDATE - Shortly after the homicide, Sacramento Police Department detectives identified 28-year-old Deon Conley as the suspect. Around 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2022, detectives located Conley at a residence in Sacramento County. Conley was safely detained and detectives served a search warrant at the residence. Conley was later arrested and booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail for a single count of homicide.
UPDATE - UPDATE : On June 2, 2022, responding Detectives worked relentlessly into the night, following up on leads developed during the initial investigation. During this follow-up, Detectives served multiple search warrants at near-by encampments. During the searches, evidence was located, including a loaded handgun. Based on the investigation, Detectives identified 41-year-old Kenneth Howe as the suspect. Howe was located, safely detained and later arrested for homicide. Howe was booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail and remains in custody as of June 3, 2022.
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