On April 6, 2020 at approximately 10:15 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 5500 block of Wardell Way after dispatchers received a call for medical aid.  Officers arrived on scene and located two adults who had sustained gunshot wounds.  Fire personnel arrived on scene and pronounced both individuals deceased.

Homicide detectives have responded to the scene to take over the investigation.  They are working closely with crime scene investigators to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. Detectives are in the early stages of this investigation, but it’s believed that there is no active threat to the community.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of both individuals after next of kin have been notified.

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). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.  Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.