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. 20250701-042
Friday, June 20, 2025

Homicide Investigation & Arrest – 3800 Block of Florin Road

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 3800 block of Florin Road for reports of a shooting. Responding officers located one male adult victim with at least one gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Fire personnel. Officers located and detained a male adult suspect nearby.

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. The suspect, 40-year-old Carlos Magana of Mexico, was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail 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.

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