On September 12th, 2012 at approximately 5:24 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to the 5100 block of 15^th Avenue on a report of two dead bodies that were discovered by a family member while checking their welfare.   

Family had not talked to the deceased in a few days, was worried and called a local relative.  That relative arrived at the home, knocked on the doors and windows then went into the house finding the two bodies. The police were then notified.

Patrol officers responded and discovered that the two deceased were boyfriend and girlfriend; both were in their 40's.  Sacramento homicide detectives as well as Crime Scene Investigators were called to the scene and are currently investigating.    

The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this investigation to contact the dispatch center at (916) 264-5471 or 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.