Man dies after early morning shooting in south Sacramento, police say

A man died following a shooting Sunday morning in south Sacramento, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Police say they arrived to the intersection of Emerson Road and Whittier Drive at approximately 5:30 a.m. in response to a reported shooting. According to a news release, officers found a man with a gunshot wound.

Police say they administered first aid before fire department personnel took over, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the release, homicide detectives and crime scene investigators have taken over the investigation, but no motive for the shooting has been determined.

Police say the identity of the victim will be released following family notification. Anyone with information is urged to call the Sacramento Police Department at 916-264-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357.