DETAILS FROM THE SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
On March 20, 2023, just after 07:00 a.m., the Sacramento Fire Department responded to a report of an RV on fire at Roseville Road and Tri Stations Road. Upon arrival, Sacramento Fire Department personnel began to extinguish the fire and located a female adult victim inside the RV. Sacramento Fire Department Arson Investigators and the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene to conduct a preliminary investigation.
Based on the investigation, the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office deemed the incident a suspicious death.
Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to conduct a suspicious death investigation. They processed the scene, canvassed the area for evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
After further investigation, detectives obtained additional information and, based on those facts and circumstances, believed this incident to be a homicide. This investigation is in its early stages, and the circumstances of the incident remain under investigation. There is no suspect information to provide at this time.
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased 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.
DETAILS FROM THE SACRAMENTO FIRE DEPARTMENT
This was a RV fire that Sac Metro crews responded to within the City's jurisdiction. Upon knocking down the fire, they conducted a search and found a deceased female inside of the RV. Our Fire Investigators responded at that point. Later on into the investigation by Fire Investigators, they contacted Sacramento Police for a death investigation. All comments from that point on will be addressed by the Sacramento Police PIO.
DETAILS FROM SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
