Suspected identified in fatal Elk Grove shooting that started over argument, police say
A man was killed Thursday night in Elk Grove after a verbal argument escalated into a shooting, police said.
Police responded to the 9200 block of Starfish Way shortly before 10:30 p.m. for reports of shots being heard, and arriving officers found a man lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds, the Elk Grove Police Department said in a news release.
Fire personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The suspected gunman was identified as Marvin Stephney, 36, of Sacramento, whose whereabouts were unknown. Police warned that Stephney may be armed.
Investigating detectives determined “there was a verbal argument between the victim and the suspect that escalated when the suspect drew a firearm and fired at the victim,” according to the news release. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived.
Stephney is connected with a four-door silver 2019 Kia Optima with a license plate that reads 8NAS108.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting or Stephney’s location is asked to contact the Elk Grove Police Department.
The victim’s identification will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office pending notification of family.
This story was originally published March 19, 2021 at 6:35 AM.
