STAFF REPORT
THE NATOMAS BUZZ | @natomasbuzz
Updated April 11, 2022
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According to eye witness reports, several rounds of rapid gunfire were heard at about 3:20 a.m. Sunday morning, April 10.
Sacramento Police Department officers responded to the scene on the 2500 block Amelia Earhart Avenue, between John W Young and Laroche streets. When officers arrived, they reported finding two males who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Officers rendered aid, however both shooting victims succumbed to their injuries. Eyewitnesses report seeing two people laying on the street and police officers performing CPR.
Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation and will be processing the scene with CSI throughout the day.
At this time, no suspects are in custody. The shooting is believed to be an isolated incident, according to a police press release.
According to a social media post made Monday, April 11 by Sacramento Police detectives have identified that the shooting centered around a robbery attempt.
The Sacramento County Coroner has identified the victims as Giovanni Pizano, 31, of Sacramento and and Vernon Mulder, 30.
“I am devastated to wake up this morning to news of a shooting and loss of life in our community,” Vice Mayor Angelique Ashby said. “I know our police department is doing everything they can to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and will share that information as it becomes available.”
This is a developing story.
The Sacramento Police Department asks that 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.
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