On Friday, April 29, 2016, at 10:18 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department along with the Sacramento Fire Department responded to the American River near H Street regarding a body floating down river.

The female adult was recovered along the west shoreline of the American River just south of the H Street Bridge and north of the Guy West Bridge.  Sacramento Fire Personnel declared the victim deceased at the scene and the coroner was requested to the location.  During the preliminary investigation, it was determined the deceased victim’s condition was not consistent with a drowning incident.

Homicide Detectives along with Crime Scene Investigators were summoned to the scene to begin their investigation.

The identity of the deceased subject will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s office.  Although the motive is unclear, detectives do not believe this is related to the Sacramento State University campus.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this investigation to contact the dispatch center at (916) 264-5471 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or submit an anonymous tip using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.  Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.