On August 26, 2023, around 10:38 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 1400 Block of Arcade Boulevard regarding reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, responding officers located one adult male 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. A male juvenile victim and a male adult victim were later located at area hospitals, each sustained at least one non-life threatening gunshot wound.

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. This incident remains in its early stages and the exact circumstances of what occurred remain under investigation. 

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.