This page covers violent crime including homicides, shootings, assaults and mass casualty events in Sacramento. Reporting follows investigations, public safety responses and the initiatives intended to reduce incidents.
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October 25, 2026
Sacramento Police Arrest Suspect in Capitol Area MurderAuthorities have taken a 41-year-old man into custody following a fatal assault near the State Capitol.
October 24, 2026
Sacramento Deputies Arrest Man After Woman Found DeadA 67-year-old man is in custody following the discovery of a deceased woman at a home on El Paraiso Avenue.
October 23, 2026
Sacramento Man Sentenced to Life for Fatal StabbingA judge handed down a sentence of 26 years to life after a jury convicted Ricky Sims for the murder of Marya Guillen.
October 9, 2026
Sacramento Held Town Hall on Domestic ViolenceThe nonprofit Empact organized a meeting following two recent homicides in Sacramento County.
October 7, 2026
California State Prisoner Killed Inmate in AttackA homicide investigation is underway after an inmate died following a physical assault at a Sacramento prison.
October 6, 2026
Sacramento Police Filed Homicide Charges Against SuspectAuthorities have charged 51-year-old Joshua Huston with homicide following a shooting earlier this year.
October 2, 2026
Two Suspects Arrested in 2024 Sacramento ShootingAuthorities have apprehended two men in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred in Sacramento two years ago.
October 2, 2026
Sacramento Jury Convicted Driver in Fatal Bicyclist CrashVincente Jose Perez was found guilty of second-degree murder after killing a cyclist while intoxicated.
September 27, 2026
Two Women Shot Outside Sacramento BusinessA shooting on Arden Way resulted in one fatality and left another victim hospitalized.
September 26, 2026
Family Marked Two Years Since Colby Tevis DeathThe Tevis family honored the life of their son as they await court proceedings regarding his 2024 killing.
Sacramento reporting spans violent incidents, criminal investigations, judicial proceedings and local prevention efforts. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal trends in city violence often track with patterns in public gatherings and public space usage. Police staffing levels and emergency response coordination are the constraints that most often shape these stories.
