Multiple People Shot at Howe Park Sacramento - Unsanctioned Gathering Descends into Chaos
Saturday night, a large unauthorized party of several hundred people at Howe Park in the Arden-Arcade section of Sacramento descended into chaos when 20 to 25 gunshots filled the air as law enforcement officers were actively breaking up the gathering.
A Timeline of Events
Just after 6:30 PM, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department received calls reporting persons reportedly carrying concealed firearms at the park. A follow-up call reported a potential physical confrontation and people leaving the area quickly.
Law enforcement air support was sent to the area and swept the area but could not find any physical confrontation.
Nonetheless, hundreds of individuals had congregated at Howe Park for what deputies referred to as an unauthorized event. Law enforcement personnel set up around the park, turned on their emergency lights, and dedicated around 15 minutes instructing attendees to vacate the area over loudspeakers.
While deputies were dispersing the crowd, an estimated 20 to 25 rounds were discharged — sending hundreds of people running in a panic.
Those Injured
Four shooting victims — one female and three males, all young adults in their 20s — were taken to nearby hospitals. Two were treated for immediate injuries, one with moderate injuries, and one suffered injuries classified as minor. All four were reported in stable condition. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire was read more on scene and assisted on scene.
At the Scene
The shooting took place along the Cottage Way side side of the park near the Home Depot store at the 2200 block of Howe Avenue in Sacramento. The Home Depot was briefly placed on lockdown. Additional spent casings were found along Cottage Way, with bullet more info impacts found in the metal fence around the Home Depot store — indicating shots fired in a southward direction from Cottage Way toward the Home Depot. CSI investigators and detectives worked the scene overnight.
The Suspect Vehicle
Over scanner traffic, it was established that a suspect car — a Kia automobile — was check here detained in Solano County with four people in custody. SCSO deputies were sent to transport the suspects back and return them to Sacramento County for questioning. Video analysis confirmed two shooters were website involved.
On-Scene Coverage
As the number one live crime streamer in Sacramento and a licensed California read more PI CA PI License 27617, coverage was provided live from the Home Depot parking lot on Cottage Way near Howe Park. Investigators were working the scene collecting evidence. Scanner traffic was tracked in real time and details were reported in real time.