POLICE: Child Death | Homicide Investigation | Sacramento cover

DETAILS FROM THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT

On 02/05/2023, just after 10:39 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 1800 Block of Club Center Drive for a report of an assault. Once on-scene, officers located one victim, a male adult, who sustained at least one life-threatening stab wound. Officers rendered emergency medical aid and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Responding officers detained one individual at the scene.

Due to the circumstances, homicide detectives and crime scene investigators will be responding to take over the investigation. They will be processing the scene, canvassing the area, and interviewing witnesses. The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation, however, Detectives believe this was an isolated incident and believe there is no outstanding public safety risk.

The Sacramento County Coroner's Office will release the identity of the victim after next of kin have been notified.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this investigation to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free "P3 Tips" smartphone app.

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