Overnight gunfire turned a Sacramento intersection into a crime scene when a woman was shot and later died at a nearby hospital, authorities said. Officers rushed to the area near A Street and Ahern Street in the early morning hours, where they found the woman with at least one gunshot wound. As she was taken for emergency care, investigators remained at the scene into daylight, combing the street for clues.
What police say
According to ABC10, officers responded just after 1:15 a.m. to multiple reports of shots fired in the area. They found the woman near the intersection, began life-saving efforts, and had her taken to a hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The Sacramento Police Department has not released any suspect information. Homicide detectives and crime-scene investigators are handling the case and are still processing the location as part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigation and tips
Police said investigators have been canvassing the neighborhood, knocking on doors, and speaking with potential witnesses while evidence teams gather and document material at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call Sacramento Police dispatch at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP. Those contact details are listed on the City of Sacramento Police Department website.
Coroner, next steps
Per ABC10, the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the victim's name once her family has been notified. Detectives say they will keep canvassing for additional witnesses, reviewing any available video, and tracking investigative leads as the homicide case moves forward.
How to help and stay safe
Sacramento police are urging residents in the area to save any surveillance or doorbell camera footage from the overnight hours and to share it with investigators. Tips can be submitted through the free P3 Tips app or by calling Crime Stoppers; instructions for anonymous tips and evidence submission are available on the city's Anonymous Crime Tips page. In an emergency, residents should call 911, and the department’s non-emergency line can be used for other information.
