Update: Second person dies following shooting in North Highlands, deputies say

A man and woman have died following a shooting on the 5300 block of Auburn Boulevard in North Highlands on Thursday afternoon, deputies said.

When officers arrived, they found both victims with gunshot wounds, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Sgt. Tess Deterding said.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, Deterding said. Just before 10 p.m Thursday, Deterding said the woman had succumbed to her injuries.

The identities of the victims have not been released and their relationship is unknown.

The weapon used in the shooting was found at the scene, Deterding said. There are no outstanding suspects.

This incident is not believed to be connected to Wednesday’s reported shooting at College Oak Drive and Madison Avenue, according to officials.

This story was originally published August 1, 2019 at 6:12 PM.