A man was found shot Tuesday morning on the 4000 block of Watt Avenue, just north of Auburn Boulevard, and Sacramento County sheriff's deputies are still searching for the person who pulled the trigger.
The victim was discovered at the scene and is expected to survive, officials said. Detectives have not yet shared what they believe led up to the gunfire, and for now the circumstances around the shooting remain publicly unclear.
According to KCRA Channel 3 Sacramento, deputies responded to reports of shots fired on the 4000 block of Watt Avenue and found a man who had been hit by gunfire. The sheriff's office told reporters that the man is expected to survive and that deputies are actively searching for the gunman. So far, the department has declined to release a suspect description or discuss a possible motive.
A stretch of road with a history of violence
The Watt Avenue and Auburn Boulevard corridor has seen other shootings and violent incidents in recent years, which has kept safety concerns simmering along this busy stretch of north Sacramento. As reported by CBS Sacramento in 2023, deputies investigated a separate shooting near the same intersection that left a man critically hurt. Community groups and local officials have repeatedly pointed to high-traffic commercial strips like this when debating public safety priorities.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about Tuesday's shooting is asked to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, which lists 916-874-5115 as its non-emergency number on its official website. Per the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, tips can help detectives build a timeline and identify suspects. If you witness an active crime or see the suspect, call 911 immediately.
