This press release is a summary of the facts known at this time.  This incident is still being investigated and the preliminary information may change.  Additional details will be released as they become available.

On Sunday, June 4, 2017 at approximately midnight, officers from the Sacramento Police Department were in the area of 24^th Street and 38^th Avenue and heard sounds of gunshots.  Officers began to investigate and located a vehicle fully engulfed in flames on the west side of 24^th Street, north of Glen Ellen Circle.  The vehicle had left the roadway and was in the tree lined area of 24^th Street rolled on its side.  Officers were able to pull the driver from the burning vehicle and begin CPR on him until medics arrived.  The driver was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators have responded to the scene to canvass the area for any potential evidence or witnesses.  Investigators believe the person or persons involved in this incident fled the scene after the shooting and no arrests have yet been made.  A motive in this incident has not yet been established.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this shooting to contact the dispatch center at (916)264-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers 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 up to $1,000.