On December 8, 2019 at approximately 5:26 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Emerson Road and Whittier Drive regarding a shooting.  When officers arrived on scene, they located one male adult victim who had sustained a gunshot wound.

Responding officers administered first aid until relieved by fire department personnel. Despite life saving measures, this male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators have been called to the scene to take over the investigation.

At this time, a motive for the shooting has not been determined. Based on preliminary information, detectives believe this was an isolated incident and there is no current threat to our community related to this investigation.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identify of the victim after next of kin have been notified.

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