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

On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at approximately 3:29 a.m., officers from the Sacramento Police Department were called to 5th/W Streets on a report of a male down in the roadway.

Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male adult laying in the roadway. Fire personnel responded and declared the subject deceased.

Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation to determine the male’s cause of death.  Officers canvassed the area for evidence and potential witnesses. 

The cause of death has not been determined at this time and 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 death investigation to contact the dispatch center at (916)264-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357).  Callers may also 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.