On Friday, December 31, 2010, at 9:54 p.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of 29^th St, on a shooting with a subject down. Upon arrival, officers located a male, 15 years old, suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The Sacramento Fire Department also responded and declared the subject deceased.

The Sacramento Police Department's Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to investigate.  At this time, detectives have not identified a suspect or determined a motive for the killing.  The victim's identity is not being released at this time pending notification to his family.  

The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.