On September 26, 2022 shortly after 11:20 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 30 block of Arcade Boulevard for a report of a shooting. Additional information was provided that a residence had been lit on fire. Responding officers located evidence of a shooting at the scene and burned property, but no injuries were reported at the scene.

A short time later, two male adult individuals with gunshot wounds were contacted in the 3600 block of Waynesburg Way. One of those individuals was pronounced deceased at the scene and the second was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There was information relating those individuals to the incidents at Arcade Boulevard.

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation. They processed the scene, canvassed the area for evidence, and interviewed witnesses. This investigation is in its early stages and information is limited. The role of the involved individuals remains under investigation.

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.