Crime

Police detain man after fatal shooting in south Sacramento on Florin Road

Gunshot fatality
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  • Police responded to a fatal shooting on Florin Road late Wednesday night.
  • Witness interviews and evidence collection continue as police investigate.
  • Victim's identity pending coroner release; public urged to provide tips.

A man found with a gunshot wound died in south Sacramento Wednesday night after police responded to a report of a shooting, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Officers arrived at the 3800 block of Florin Road around 11 p.m. and discovered a man with at least one gunshot injury. Officers tried to save his life, but he was pronounced dead on scene, according to Officer Allison Smith, a spokesperson for the Police Department.

A male adult suspect was detained by officers nearby, Smith said.

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators took over the investigation, Smith said. The shooting remains under investigation.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the name of the victim after his relatives are notified.

Police ask anyone with information on the shooting to call the dispatch center at 916-808-5471. Callers can remain anonymous.

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