Rancho Cordova police looking for a suspect who attacked a victim with a machete

The Rancho Cordova Police Department and the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department are looking for a homeless man that attacked a victim who was riding a bike on Monday evening. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old James Hall struck the 60-year-old victim in the head with a machete causing critical injuries.

At 6:30 PM on Monday, November 28, 2022, Sacramento Metro Fire responded to a call of a subject on a bicycle being hit by a vehicle. First responders quickly assessed that the adult male victim was not a victim of a hit and run but rather had been assaulted. Rancho Cordova Police Officers responded to the scene to assist Metro Fire. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment and is in grave condition.

Later, at 8:18 PM, the Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call from a community member who was concerned that a family member had left their residence for a bike ride and had not returned.

What we know as of now is that a 60-year-old male victim, who lives in the area, was riding an electric bike along the 2500 block of Zinfandel and was assaulted by a subject with an unknown weapon. RCPD Officers secured the area and began interviewing witnesses, reviewing surveillance video and collecting evidence.

The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old James Hall. He is described as a white male adult, 5’5”, 170 pounds with dark hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing pants and a hooded sweatshirt. He is know to frequent Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. He should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see James Hall, do not approach him and call 911.

Rancho Cordova Police