SAMUEL D. SOMERS, JR.
Chief of Police
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MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release No. 20161018-134
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Suspect Wanted in Triple Homicide

The Sacramento Police Department has identified 52 year-old, Jerod Watson as the suspect in a triple homicide that occurred on Saturday, October 15, 2016 on the 700 block of Broadway. 

See original press release for details:

http://www.sacpd.org/newsroom/releases/liveview.aspx?release_id=20161015-132

Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined that Jerod Watson is responsible for the killing of 68 year-old Christine Lucas, 23 year-old Marquise Brown, and 20 year-old James Ferrell.  A felony warrant for homicide has been issued for his arrest by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.  Watson’s whereabouts are unknown and it is possible that he has fled the state to avoid apprehension. 

Watson is described as a Male, African-American adult, standing 5’10” tall and weighing 180 pounds.  He is considered armed and extremely dangerous.  (Pictured)

He is the registered owner and is known to drive the following vehicle:

·       2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, white in color, California License Plate 7CYL933 (Actual vehicle pictured below)

This information is being released in hopes of receiving information as to Watson’s whereabouts or any further information pertaining to this case. 

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this suspect or the homicide he was involved in 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. 

Suspect Jerod Watson

Suspect Jerod Watson

Suspect Vehicle

Suspect Vehicle

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