Man Found Shot, Killed Behind Ross Store Saturday Night

Around 10:13 Saturday night, police received reports that multiple shots had been fired in Rancho Cordova. Sgt Tim Curran said that Rancho Cordova Police Department Deputies arrived to find an unidentified man in his early 20′s lying behind the Ross store. Paramedics arrived shortly after and pronounced the man dead. The victim had at least one gunshot wound to his upper body.

Witnesses reported that they heard gunshots then saw a group of African-American juveniles run out from behind the store. Police set up a perimeter around the building and the K-9 units searched, but did not find any of the suspects.

No motive has been established and the murder is under investigation. Anyone with any information about the shooting is asked to call homicide detective at 916-874-5115, or Crime Alert at 916-443-HELP. You may also send a text message tip by texting to 274637 (CRIMES) and then enter SACTIP, followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

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Posted by Michelle Ventress on Nov 22 2009. Filed under News, Public Safety. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.