x
Breaking News
More () »

Man killed in North Sacramento homicide identified | Updates

According to a press release, police served search warrants at nearby encampments occupied by people experiencing homelessness and found a loaded handgun.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Update: June 8, 11:30 a.m.

On Wednesday, the Sacramento County Coroner's Office identified the victim killed as 48-year-old Amadon Estrada.

Update: June 3, 1:30 p.m.

Kenneth Howe, 41, was arrested on suspicion of killing a man and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

According to a press release, police served search warrants at encampments occupied by people experiencing homelessness near the area where gunshots were heard and found a loaded handgun.

Original Story: June 2, 7:30 a.m.

A shooting in North Sacramento turned into a homicide Thursday morning, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Officers were called to the area of Lampasas Avenue and Edgewater Road just before 6:30 a.m. for reports of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found one man with a gunshot wound who died at the scene of the shooting. 

"This incident appears to have occurred at an encampment that was occupied by numerous people experiencing homelessness," police said in a press release.

Police have not yet provided any information about the victim or any potential suspects. 

ABC10 In Your Inbox: Sign up now for the Daily Blend Newsletter for local headlines, weather, tips and even something to make you smile.

► ABC10 On Demand: Get access to our local news, live programming and weather with the free ABC10 app for Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

Watch more on ABC10

Cal fire suffering resource shortages amid devastating California wildfire season

Before You Leave, Check This Out