In a sobering turn of events on Scarlet Ash Avenue, police responded to a shooting late last night, which left one woman fatally wounded and another man behind bars on homicide charges. The Sacramento Police Department shared via social media that officers were dispatched to the 1600 Block of Scarlet Ash Avenue just after 11 PM, following reports of gunfire in the neighborhood.
On Monday, December 16, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 1600 Block of Scarlet Ash Avenue for reports of a shooting. Responding officers located one female adult with at least one gunshot wound. Officers provided emergency… pic.twitter.com/ysO59Vq55d
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) December 17, 2024
Upon arrival, officers found a female adult with at least one gunshot wound and quickly tended to her with emergency medical aid until Sacramento Fire Personnel were on scene; however, despite being rushed to an area hospital, she later succumbed to her injuries—a testament to the brevity of life and the permanence of violence. The scene then transitioned to a meticulous search undertaken by homicide detectives and crime scene investigators, as they processed evidence and interviews in the hopes of piecing together the narrative of the night's tragic events.
In a subsequent development, a suspect, identified as 32-year-old Tevin Lewis, was apprehended and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide-related charges, marking a swift response by law enforcement to the shooting. The identity of the woman will be disclosed publicly following notification of her next of kin by the Sacramento County Coroner's Office, in accordance with procedure and respect for the family's privacy in the midst of their mourning.
The Sacramento Police Department is appealing to the community, urging any witnesses or individuals with knowledge about the incident to come forward and contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357), where tips can be conveyed anonymously and may lead to a reward of up to $1,000. For those who prefer digital anonymity, the “P3 Tips” smartphone app allows for secure, anonymous submissions, offering a way to seek justice after an event that has deeply impacted the community.
