On October 3, 2020 at approximately 3:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 8300 block of Jackson Road regarding a solo vehicle collision into a pole.  Officers arrived to find the driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, unresponsive.  Upon further investigation officers determined that the driver had sustained at least one gunshot wound.  The driver was identified as a 17-year-old male.  Officers immediately began life saving measures however, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

The circumstances into how this incident unfolded are still under investigation. Homicide detectives are actively working to identify a motive and suspect in this case. Investigators will conduct a thorough neighborhood canvass to locate any witnesses and surveillance footage of the incident.

This press release is a summary of the facts known at this time, as this incident is actively being investigated. The information contained in the press release is subject to change.

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