Eugene Brooks, a 23-year-old Sacramento resident, turned himself in at the Sacramento County Main Jail on Tuesday. He is facing homicide-related charges in connection to the recent stabbing on Rio Linda Boulevard that resulted in the death of an adult male, according to the Sacramento Police Department on their X account.
UPDATE: During this investigation, detectives worked diligently to identify a suspect in this case. On July 08, 2025, 23-year-old Eugene Brooks of Sacramento turned himself into the Sacramento County Main Jail where he has been booked on homicide related charges. https://t.co/nN5oPGlfFq
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) July 9, 2025
Just before 1 a.m., police responded to a call on the 2700 block of Rio Linda Boulevard and found a man with stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspect information was available at the time, and the victim’s identity was not released pending notification of next of kin, as reported by Hoodline. Homicide detectives are investigating, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward. A reward may be offered for tips that lead to an arrest and conviction.
Brooks' reason for surrendering is still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing. Sacramento Police are asking for the public’s help. Witnesses can contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). The "P3 Tips" smartphone app is also available for sending information confidentially.
