Just after 8 a.m. this morning, a mother’s call brought Elk Grove police to the 7600 block of Ferrell Way, where officers found two young children inside a home. An 11-year-old had been stabbed and a 6-year-old was unharmed, according to authorities. The older child was rushed to a nearby hospital and later died. Police say the children’s father left the scene before officers arrived, and an active investigation is underway.
What Officials Are Saying
According to the Elk Grove Police Department, dispatchers received the call just after 8:00 a.m. and officers went to a residence on the 7600 block of Ferrell Way. There, they found an 11-year-old who had been stabbed and a 6-year-old who was not injured. The department’s post states that the 11-year-old was transported to a local hospital, where the child later died, and that the father left the scene before officers arrived.
Investigation And How To Help
Elk Grove detectives are handling the case and say the investigation is active. The department notes that its communications center can be reached at (916) 691-3580 for non-emergencies, and residents should call 911 if there is any immediate danger.
Next Steps
The Elk Grove Police Department post states that no arrests have been announced and that investigators will share more details when they are available. Officials are asking for the community’s patience while detectives continue their work and say they will provide updates as information is cleared for release.
