A man was fatally shot in South Sacramento last night, an incident that has added to the city’s growing homicide count for the year. The Sacramento Police Department responded to the scene before 9:30 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire in the 2400 block of Meadowview Road, per details from a ABC10 report.
Upon arrival, law enforcement found the man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save his life, he was pronounced dead. According to KCRA 3, this shooting marks the 33rd homicide recorded within Sacramento's city limits so far this year. As the investigation unfolds, Meadowview Road near 24th Street was closed to traffic, with westbound lanes expected to be inaccessible for several hours as detectives combed through the scene.
The identity of the victim has yet to be released, as well as any information regarding potential suspects involved in the incident. Officers are working to piece together the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting.
A follow-up report by FOX40 made it clear that the investigation is ongoing, as Sacramento police continue to ask for the public’s assistance in gathering information about the shooting. Community members with any knowledge that can aid the investigation are encouraged to come forward, as the collective effort to understand, and prevent future tragedies continues.
