Sacramento Police investigating a double homicide on Monday afternoon

The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two men dead in a Del Paso Heights neighborhood on Monday afternoon.

Homicide Investigation – 800 Block of Lampasas Avenue

On June 12, 2023, around 1:21 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 800 block of Lampasas Avenue for a report of a shooting. At the scene, officers located two adult male victims who sustained at least one gunshot wound. Officers performed life-saving measures and the victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, both victims succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to take over the investigation. They will be processing the scene, canvassing the area, and interviewing witnesses.

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.

Link to Press Release: https://apps.sacpd.org/Releases/liveview.aspx…

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