KATHERINE LESTER
Chief of Police
5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA  95822-3516

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MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release No. 20250315-010
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Homicide Investigation & Arrest - 7500 Block of Center Parkway

On Friday, March 14, 2025, just after 5:45 p.m., Sacramento Police Department officers responded to the 7500 Block of Center Parkway for reports of a shooting. At the scene, officers located an adult female with at least one gunshot wound. Sadly, 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 processed the scene, canvassed the area, and interviewed witnesses. During the investigation, the Sacramento Police Department was made aware that the suspect, 64-year-old John Binion of Sacramento, turned himself into the Sacramento County Main Jail. Investigators interviewed Mr. Binion and later booked him into jail on homicide related charges. The circumstances of the incident 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. 

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