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One Dead, Another Critically Wounded in Late-Night Shooting on Watt Avenue in North Highlands

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Published on November 21, 2024
One Dead, Another Critically Wounded in Late-Night Shooting on Watt Avenue in North HighlandsSource: Google Street View

In a recent spate of violence that erupted along a bustling stretch of Watt Avenue in North Highlands, two men were the victims of a late-night shooting incident. According to information from the ABC10 report, the shooting took place around 10:40 p.m. near the 4800 block of Watt Avenue, with one man being announced dead at the scene while another was rushed to the hospital bearing life-threatening injuries.

Details about the circumstances leading up to the incident remain limited, as officials have not yet released a potential motive or information about the assailant. The condition of the second victim remains grave, with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office confirming the severity of the injuries sustained.

Corroborating the event, a report from KCRA indicated that deputies were called to the scene on Watt Avenue close to Myrtle Avenue. Their response time was logged at around 10:49 p.m. – merely minutes after the shooting was reported. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, the agency at the forefront of this investigation, has yet to reveal any descriptions or information regarding a suspect or suspects.