Two people were shot Tuesday night in Old North Sacramento after reports of gunfire near Evergreen Street and Calvados Avenue, according to Sacramento police. Officers were called just before 8:45 p.m. and found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The circumstances that led to the shooting remain under investigation and authorities had not released additional details.
Police response
Sacramento police told CBS Sacramento that they have not released the victims' ages, genders or the extent of their injuries, and that no suspect information has been made public. Officers located the victims after reports of shots fired, and detectives are processing the scene and interviewing witnesses. The outlet described the report as a developing story.
Neighborhood context
Old North Sacramento has seen other shootings and violent incidents in recent months, a pattern that has kept neighbors on edge and reporters paying close attention. For example, KCRA reported a separate Old North Sacramento shooting in March that left one person hospitalized. Local officials have pointed to a mix of targeted enforcement and community programs as part of broader efforts to curb violence across the city.
Where to find updates
The Sacramento Police Department maintains a news-and-alerts page with press releases and daily activity logs, and the department's site includes information on how the public can get official updates. Check the department's news page for the latest confirmed information on this and other incidents.
