From Kim Minugh:
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for October's fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Meadowview.
Emanuel Michel (left) of Carmichael was shot and killed Oct. 18 while gathered with friends in a home on the 2100 block of 57th Avenue, according to police.
Early that morning, about a dozen or more uninvited guests showed up at the home and were asked by the occupants to leave, police said.
The uninvited guests left in at least two different cars and, while driving away, somebody fired shots at the home, police said. One of the bullets went through the walls and killed Michel.
The car carrying the suspected shooter was described as a 2003 gray or white four-door Chevrolet Impala with no rims, according to police. Another vehicle seen fleeing the scene was an older, dark maroon or black Buick with a silver luggage rack on the trunk.
The uninvited guests were shouting gang affiliations, but police do not believe Michel or his friends have any gang ties.
Despite being the youngest of seven siblings, Michel's family members and friends described him as being protective of his family. He was a volunteer firefighter in Woodland and had aspirations of becoming a certified emergency medical technician and full-time firefighter, his family and friends said.
Detectives have few leads and are hoping the reward, offered by the Carole Sund/Carrington Foundation, will entice anyone with information to come forward.
The reward will be issued after Michel's killer is arrested and convicted.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP. Callers can remain anonymous.
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