On Monday, September 28, 2015, at 8:34 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department received a report of an unresponsive man found lying in the parking lot following the sound of gunfire near the 3600 block of Truxel Road.

Responding officers quickly located the man, in his 50s, who appeared to have suffered apparent gunshot injuries to his upper body.  Sacramento Fire medical personnel arrived on scene, and despite life-saving efforts, pronounced the victim deceased.

Homicide Detectives along with Crime Scene Investigators were summoned to begin processing the scene, collecting evidence, and canvassing the area.

Investigators determined that the unknown suspect(s) had fled from the area immediately following the shooting. 

While a specific motive is still not yet known, detectives do not believe this was a random act.  The investigation continues to be on-going and no arrests have been made at this time.

The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information about this homicide 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.