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Sheriff Investigating Deadly Shooting in Rio Linda

Sacramento County Sheriff detectives are investigating a homicide tonight after a shooting has left one man dead.

At roughly 5:10pm, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at 7012 Rio Linda Blvd.

Witnesses reported three Black Male Adult suspects.

Upon arrival, Deputies found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the upper body. They began life-saving measures but fire personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene. The victim’s name has not been released.

A motive has not been determined.

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John Todd

Born and raised in Rio Linda, a graduate of Rio Linda High School, and a resident for most of the last 50 years. Co-Chair for the Rio Linda Elverta Neighborhood Association, announcer for Rio Linda Knights Football, Rio Linda Christmas Light Parade, and Rio Linda Little League Parade, Original keeper of the Archway Lights, and outspoken advocate for the Rio Linda Elverta community.