On July 8, 2023, around 9:41 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 2600 block of American Avenue for a report of a shooting. At the scene, officers located one male adult victim who sustained at least one gunshot wound. Officers immediately began performing life-saving measures. Despite these efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased on the scene by Sacramento Fire Department personnel.

Due to the circumstances, 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 the incident 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 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.