On November 16, 2023, around 7:10 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 5600 Block of Wilkinson Street regarding reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males, each with at least one gunshot wound.

Both victims were transported to area hospitals by Sacramento Fire Department personnel. Later in the evening officers were advised that one of the victims was in critical condition.

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. 

On November 20, 2023, Detectives from the Sacramento Police Department were notified that one of the victims had succumbed to their injuries.

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.