Update: Sacramento Police Department detectives have been tirelessly investigating this shooting and working to locate the suspect. On November 14, 2022, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the suspect, 22-year-old Rashawn Anderson, was located and arrested in Chicago, Illinois. Anderson will be extradited to Sacramento at a later date where he will face homicide charges related to this investigation. 

Original News Release:

On August 3, 2022 shortly before 12:30 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 2600 block of Gateway Oaks Drive for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they located one victim, an adult female, who sustained at least one gunshot wound. Officers attempted life saving measures but the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by responding medical personnel. 

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation and will be processing the scene and canvassing the area for evidence and witnesses. This investigation is in its early stages and the exact circumstances of what occurred remain under investigation, however this is believed to be an isolated incident. There is no suspect information to provide at this time.

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