On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, just after 6:00 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 1300 Block of North C Street for initial reports of a fight. Responding officers located an adult female on scene with at least one puncture wound. Sacramento Fire Department personnel attempted life-saving measures, however those efforts were not successful and the victim was pronounced deceased on scene by fire personnel. 

Due to the circumstances, homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation. They will be processing the scene, canvassing the area, and interviewing witnesses. The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.

During the investigation, detectives identified a suspect. Detectives and officers located the suspect and detained him. In the evening of July 16, 2024, 54-year-old Kevin Birdsong of Sacramento was arrested for homicide related charges.

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.