RICK BRAZIEL
Chief of Police
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Sacramento, CA  95822-3516

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MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release No. 20111125-196
Friday, November 25, 2011

Police Investigate Black Friday Shooting

The Sacramento Police Department is investigating the murder of a 46-year-old male White adult.

On Friday, November 25, at 3:50 a.m., police responded to the 700 block of Bell Ave regarding a subject that had been shot.  Upon arrival, police and medics located the victim lying in the roadway.  It appeared that he had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to his midsection.

The Sacramento Police Department's Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene.  At this time, detectives are actively investigating the circumstances that led to the homicide. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.

The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357) 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 of up to $1,000.

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