Elk Grove police have identified 43-year-old Roderick Randall of Sacramento as the suspect in a shooting that left one person dead and three others wounded last Sunday inside a northeast Elk Grove gastro pub. Randall is considered armed and dangerous, and investigators urged anyone with information to contact the department. The shooting unfolded around 1:30 a.m. inside Z Town — an Asian gastro bar on the 8400 block of Elk Grove Florin Road.
In a post, the Elk Grove Police Department identified the suspect as Roderick Randall and said he should be considered armed and dangerous, providing an update as detectives continue to investigate, according to the Elk Grove Police Department. The department asked anyone with tips to call the tip line at (916) 714-5115.
Officers were dispatched to the Z Town location around 1:30 a.m. and found three people suffering gunshot wounds; one man was pronounced dead at the scene while others were taken to area hospitals, as noted by KCRA. KCRA also reported a fourth victim later drove themselves to a hospital. Detectives are collecting surveillance footage and speaking to witnesses as they try to clarify what led to the attack.
Police Ask For Tips
Authorities asked the public to come forward with any information that could help locate Randall, and local coverage noted that tipsters can also contact Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers and may be eligible for a reward, as per a report by Elk Grove News. Tips can be phoned in to (916) 714-5115 or to Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357).
Scene And Community Reaction
Neighbors and nearby businesses said the attack came as a shock. Amanda Tang, who owns the Golden Donuts next door, told KCRA she was surprised, saying, "I'm very pleased in this place. We never have any problems." Many in the plaza reported morning chaos as emergency crews sealed off the parking area and investigators gathered video from nearby cameras.
What Investigators Are Reviewing
Elk Grove detectives said they are reviewing surveillance and interviewing patrons and staff to build a timeline of events, as stated by the City of Elk Grove. Officials said they are coordinating with county partners as the probe continues. No arrests had been reported at the time of the update.
Hoodline Coverage
Hoodline published initial coverage of the late-night shooting last Sunday and is updating this story as authorities release new information, including the suspect identification, per our earlier report, Late-Night Shooting at Elk Grove.
