On December 7, 2020 at approximately 3:36 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 800 block of El Camino Avenue for a reported shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they located an adult male who had sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. Sacramento Fire Department personnel arrived and declared the victim deceased on scene. 

Homicide detectives have responded to take over the investigation. This investigation is in its early stages and information is limited.  Detectives will be conducting a canvass of the area for anybody who may have information as to what occurred and there is no suspect description to release at this point. The motive for this shooting is currently unknown and is under investigation.

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

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this investigation to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 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.