Man killed in Sunday shooting near 12th and C streets in Sacramento
A man was shot and killed near 12th and C streets Sunday night, according to a Sacramento Police Department press release.
About 6:24 p.m., police officers responded to the area, finding a man with a gunshot wound. The victim, who has not been identified as of Monday morning, was transported to a local hospital but died from his injuries.
“Due to the severity of the incident, homicide detectives and crime scene investigators were called to the scene to take over the investigation,” a Sacramento Police Department statement read.
The case will continue to be investigated as a homicide, according to Captain Norm Leong in a tweet. A suspect was not identified in the press release, and a motive has not been determined, the release stated.
Police activity Sunday night heavily impacted traffic in the area, with inbound 12th Street between C Street and D Street shut down for several hours.
Sacramento police encourage those with information to contact the department at (916) 808-5471.
This story was originally published January 20, 2019 at 8:05 PM.