On Saturday, September 26, 2026, just after 3:30 p.m., Sacramento Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1700 Block of Arden Way. Responding officers located two adult female victims who each sustained at least one gunshot wound. One of the female victims was transported to an area hospital for her injuries and is currently in critical condition. Officers rendered emergency medical aid to the second victim until Fire personnel arrived on scene. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene.   
 
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. The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation. 
 
Investigators continued to follow up on the investigation and later located the suspect of the shooting. 36-year-old Edward Tucker of Fresno, CA, was booked at 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.