The information contained in this press release are the facts and circumstances known at the time of its publication. The incident is actively being investigated and the information provided is subject to change. Additional details will be released as they become available.

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at approximately 8:43 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department was called to the 400 block of Jibboom Street regarding a possible body floating in the Sacramento River. A passerby had reported a body floating near the eastern bank of the river.  

Patrol officers, officers from the Marine Unit as well as medical personnel from the Sacramento Fire Department responded. The adult male was pronounced deceased on scene and was transported by the police marine unit to Miller Park where the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office responded. Based on the unknown circumstances of the death, homicide detectives began investigating.

The cause and manner of death and how long the victim had been in the river has not been determined at this time. The identity of the victim will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office once next of kin notifications have been completed.      

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