SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Officers responded to a call about shots fired in the 6000 block of Riza Avenue around 6:10 a.m. Saturday, according to the department. They found a man with a gunshot wound at the scene. Officers started "life-saving measures" before fire department personnel arrived. The man died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the police said.
Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators have taken over the investigation. Based on preliminary information, investigators do not believe that there is an active threat to the community.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office once next of kin is notified.
The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses to contact the dispatch center at (916) 264-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). They can also submit an anonymous tip using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000
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