Man found shot in head at Arden Arcade gas station in hospital, deputies say

A man in his 30s remained hospitalized Wednesday after he was shot in the head late Tuesday outside a gas station in Arden Arcade, authorities said.

Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies responded about 10:26 p.m. to reports of gunfire at the Shell station on the 2200 block of El Camino Avenue. The man was found conscious and breathing at the scene, said Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Sgt. Amar Gandhi. His condition was unchanged as of Wednesday morning.

Deputies found shell casings nearby at Howe Park, on Bell Avenue about two blocks south, suggesting a possible second shooting scene, Gandhi said.

No suspects have been identified, the Sheriff’s Office said.

This story was originally published July 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM.

Darrell Smith

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Darrell Smith is a local reporter for The Sacramento Bee. He joined The Bee in 2006 and previously worked at newspapers in Palm Springs, Colorado Springs and Marysville. Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.