This press release is a summary of the facts known at this time.  The incident is still under investigation and the preliminary information is subject to change.  Additional details will be released as they become available.

On Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at approximately 9:39 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 3700 block of 40^th Street.  As officers arrived, they located a 19-year old male who had been struck multiple times by gunfire.  A 22-year old female was also located at the scene with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her leg.      

Initially, officers found the male victim laying on the ground, unconscious and immediately performed life-saving measures.  The Sacramento Fire Department arrived shortly thereafter and transported the victims to a local area hospital.  Once at the hospital, the male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.  The female victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and currently is in stable condition.    

Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene to take over the investigation.  As the case proceeds, investigators will canvass the area for potential evidence and witnesses. 

The preliminary investigation suggests that a group of people were hanging out near a parked car on 40^th Street, just south of 14^th Avenue when an unknown vehicle slowed down in the intersection and fired multiple rounds in the direction of the group.  The suspect(s) immediately fled the area after the shooting and currently remain outstanding. Detectives have not yet established a motive for the shooting and are asking for the community’s help in providing any information they may have regarding the incident.     

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