On July 4, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 6400 block of Village Centre Drive regarding a suspicious death. Personnel from the Sacramento Fire Department initially responded to a call of a deceased male adult and, based on the deceased individual's injuries, requested police assistance. Based on the information known, the death is being investigated as a homicide.

Due to the circumstances, homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation. They will be processing the scene and canvassing the area for evidence and witnesses. This investigation is in its early stages and the circumstances of the incident remain under investigation. There is no suspect information to provide at this time.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased 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.