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

On Friday, March 30, 2018 at approximately 3:02 a.m., officers from the Sacramento Police Department were requested by the Sacramento Fire Department to respond to a residence in the 6200 block of Riverside Boulevard for a medical aid call.

When patrol officers arrived, they observed two adults, each of whom sustained a gunshot wound. Fire personnel arrived and pronounced both adults deceased at the scene.

Officers conducted an initial canvas of the area for witnesses and evidence. Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to take over the investigation.   While the investigation is still very active, detectives believe this is an isolated incident.

The identity of the deceased adults 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 incident 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.