KATHERINE LESTER
Chief of Police
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA  95822-3516

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MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release No. 20220831-075
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Detectives Seeking Community Assistance to Locate Homicide Suspect

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. 

Detectives continue to investigate this homicide and have identified Rashawn Maurice Anderson (pictured below) as the suspect in this investigation. Anderson currently has an active warrant for murder related to this investigation. Please contact the Sacramento Police Department or the Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers with any information regarding the whereabouts of Rashawn Maurice Anderson.

The original press release for this incident can be found at the following link:

Homicide Investigation – 2600 Block of Gateway Oaks Drive

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.

Rashawn Maurice Anderson

Rashawn Maurice Anderson

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