On September 26, 2022 around 11 p.m. Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 2000 block of San Juan Road for a report that two subjects had been shot. When officers arrived on scene, they located two victims that had been shot inside a parked vehicle. Officers attempted life-saving measures but both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene by responding personnel from the Sacramento Fire Department. One victim was an adult male and the second victim was a teenage male. 

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation. They processed the scene, canvassed the area, and interviewed witnesses. The circumstances of this incident remain under investigation. There is no suspect information to provide at this time. 

This incident is included in five shooting fatalities across four incidents in Sacramento in less than 72 hours. Unchecked violent crime destroys our community and harms families, relationships, and critical community infrastructure. Reducing violent crime remains a top priority for us. The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance as we continue our efforts to combat these tragic incidents. It is vital to remain unified as we work to reduce harm in our city.

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.