SAMUEL D. SOMERS, JR.
Chief of Police
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Sacramento, CA  95822-3516

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MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release No. 20160716-090
Saturday, July 16, 2016

Homicide Investigation- Jibboom Street

On Friday, July 15, 2016, at 11:59 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department responded to the 200 block of Jibboom Street regarding the report of a male victim shot.

Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male adult inside a room at the motel.  The victim had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.  The Sacramento Fire Department responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased.

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

Detectives canvassed the area for evidence and contacted witnesses.  This investigation remains active and no arrests have been made.  Detectives have not yet established a specific motive for the shooting, but believe this is an isolated incident.  The identity of the victim is pending the Sacramento County Coroner’s examination.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this  homicide 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. 

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