CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - At approximately 10:03 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the Sheriff’s Communications Center received several calls from residents in a large apartment complex on the 5900 block of Van Alstine Avenue in Sacramento County stating they heard gunshots and heard a scream.

Upon arrival, deputies located one adult male who sustained at least one gunshot wound to the upper body.  Deputies initiated life saving measures until Metro Fire arrived to take over and transport the victim to an area hospital.  The victim was pronounced deceased by medical staff at the hospital.

Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses and gathered evidence.  No further information or suspect information is available at this time.

The identity of the victim in this case will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office after identification and notification of next of kin.

Detectives are asking anyone with information relating to this incident, to please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (916) 874-5115 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).