Following a shooting incident on the 2800 block of Broadway earlier this month that resulted in two individuals being shot, one fatally, the Sacramento Police Department has made a significant breakthrough in the case with the arrest of 19-year-old Vernon Jordan of Carmichael, CA, on homicide charges. In a statement released on their official social media channels, Sacramento Police Department expressed their commitment to justice, crediting the "dedicated work of all involved" for the successful apprehension of the suspect.
UPDATE: In our continued effort to hold those who victimize our community accountable for their actions, the Sacramento Police Department is proud to announce that we have arrested 19-year-old Vernon Jordan of Carmichael, CA on homicide charges related to this incident. Arrests… https://t.co/hoSsWfnvBD
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) July 16, 2025
The shooting, which occurred just after 12:30 p.m. last Sunday, June 1, prompted a swift response from law enforcement as they arrived on the scene to discover one adult male critically injured and another victim, who was able to reach the hospital independently and is expected to recover, after Sacramento Police Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators took lead on an exhaustive investigation that involved collection of evidence and interviews with potential witnesses, the suspect was still at large, with no details being divulged until now. According to a previous report by Hoodline, officials from the Sacramento Police Department have been asking for the community's help and offering a potential reward for valuable information leading to the suspect's apprehension.
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office has taken the responsibility of identifying the deceased victim, ensuring the next-of-kin were notified, with the Sacramento Police Department concurrently stressing their dedication to community safety and the pursuit of justice—a commitment that has led to the recent arrest. Following the initial violence and uncertainty that engulfed the Broadway community, indications suggest that this arrest may bring solace to the affected families and could possibly pave the way to restoring a sense of security among residents.
In response to recent crime, the Sacramento Police Department continues to encourage public participation, urging individuals with any additional knowledge of the crime to come forward and contact law enforcement through the department's dispatch center or the “P3 Tips” app. For those who choose to contribute anonymously, Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers is an avenue that remains available, round-the-clock, to receive potentially critical information.
