On September 14, 2022 just before 11:25 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 200 block of Bannon Street for a report of a subject who had been found deceased. The Sacramento Fire Department had initially responded for a medical aid call and located a male adult with at least one gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by fire personnel.

Due to the circumstances, homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation. They conducted a thorough canvass of the area for evidence and witnesses. The circumstances of what occurred 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 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.