Crime

Man killed, another injured in Oak Park shooting Sunday night, Sacramento police say

Gunshot fatality

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting Sunday night in Oak Park, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 3500 block of 5th Avenue in Central Oak Park shortly after 11:30 p.m., according to a department news release.

Police found a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Sacramento Fire Department personnel, authorities said.

A second man with a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening was taken to a hospital, according to the news release.

Homicide detectives are continuing to investigate. No suspect information was released as of Monday morning.

The deceased victim’s identity will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office pending notification of family.

This story was originally published March 29, 2021 at 6:33 AM.

Michael McGough
The Sacramento Bee
Michael McGough is a sports and local editor for The Sacramento Bee. He previously covered breaking news and COVID-19 for The Bee, which he joined in 2016. He is a Sacramento native and graduate of Sacramento State. 
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