SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man is dead after a shooting in East Sacramento on Thursday, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
Around 12:40 p.m. a man was shot and killed near 39th Street and N Street. The suspected shooter left the area according to police. The man who was killed has not been identified.
The shooting is being investigated but detectives believe a robbery preceded the shooting.
"The gun violence plaguing our community must stop, now. I stand behind our Police Chief Kathy Lester and incoming District Attorney Thien Ho as they seek to arrest and prosecute those who create such fear and pain in our neighborhoods," said Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg in a tweet.
The area is not known for crime and residents are still shocked at what happened.
"I'm just really upset to think that a neighborhood like this in the Fabulous 40s could be hit with something like this," said Steve Mannis, a long time East Sacramento resident. "It really gives me pause to think ‘what do I need to do to better protect my home, my family.’"
This deadly shooting marks the 49 homicide in Sacramento this year.
"That's 49 people that aren't coming home to their families. That don't get to enjoy the holiday season with their families. This violence is unacceptable and it needs to stop. The community needs to come together and confront this violence," said Zach Eaton, Sacramento Police Sergeant.
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased after next of kin have been notified.
There are road closures nearby and people are advised to avoid the area.
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