Lincoln police shut down part of a neighborhood off Hillwood Loop on Tuesday evening after reports that a person had been shot. The incident turned a quiet weeknight into an active crime scene as detectives worked to gather evidence and determine what happened.
What we know so far
Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Hillwood Loop in Lincoln, Placer County, shortly before 6:45 p.m., according to FOX40. Police units remained in the area as investigators worked to piece together what happened. FOX40 reports that the circumstances surrounding the shooting were still unclear, and officers had not released any information about the victim or a possible suspect.
Police response and reporting
The Lincoln Police Department has not shared further details and is asking anyone who may know something about the incident to come forward. The department lists a non-emergency line at 916-645-4040, along with an online option for non-urgent crime reporting, according to the City of Lincoln.
Investigation ongoing
Investigators remained on scene into the evening, processing the area and speaking with people nearby as part of the fact-finding effort, FOX40 reports. At this early stage in the investigation, the outlet notes, police have not released the victim’s condition and have not identified any suspects.
How to help
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lincoln Police non-emergency line or share anonymous tips with Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers. The regional tip line is 1-800-AA-CRIME or (916) 443-HELP (4357), according to the City of Rocklin. This story will be updated if the Lincoln Police Department releases additional information.
