On Friday, November 21, 2025, just after 2:45 p.m., Sacramento Police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Harris Avenue. Responding officers located an adult male victim, who sustained at least one gunshot wound. Officers rendered emergency medical aid until Fire personnel arrived on scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Due to the circumstances, Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to take over the investigation. They processed the scene, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses. Through tremendous follow up and investigative work, detectives identified 39-year-old Guadalupe Valencia of Sacramento. On November 22, 2025, Valencia was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on 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.