Homicide on Ethan Way

07/23/24

Homicide on Ethan Way

At approximately 10:15 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024, Sacramento County Sheriff's North Patrol Deputies responded to an apartment complex on the 1900 block of Ethan Way to the report of a shooting. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered a 15-year-old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the chest. They also found there was a second victim, an adult male, who was shot in the arm. Deputies administered first-aid to the victims until Fire Department personnel arrived when they were both subsequently transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, the 15-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Sheriff's Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene, began their investigation, interviewed witnesses, and began to gather evidence. The investigation is still underway, and Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Sheriff's Office at (916) 874-5115 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Tips leading to an arrest are eligible for a CASH reward of up to $1000, and tipsters remain anonymous. Tips are paid in cash, and you are never asked for identification. Contact Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357), 1-800-AA-CRIME, or **TIPS. Use the "P3 TIPS" app or online at www.sacvalleycrimestoppers.com. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).

The Sacramento County Coroner's Office will release the identity of the deceased in accordance with their protocols.

Sergeant Amar Gandhi
Sheriff's Spokesman