The Latest Breaking News from Sacramento

Sacramento massacre was likely a shootout among rivals, not mass shooting, sources say

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sunday’s eruption of gunfire near the state Capitol, which left six dead and a dozen wounded, appears to be a result of a fight between rivals that caught bystanders in a crossfire of automatic and semi-automatic weapons fire, law enforcement sources said Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

D.A.'s Office Letter That Opposed Parole for Man Now Arrested in Connection with Sacramento Killings of Six

The letter is dated April 29, 2021, when Martin was three years into a 10-year sentence for a brutal assault on his girlfriend; he was released in February.

Reason · Apr 6, 2022

The 6 lives lost in the Sacramento mass shooting

The six people who were killed during a mass shooting in California’s capital city are being mourned and honored by their friends and family

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

Sacramento shooting suspect got out of prison early despite district attorney’s opposition

The man arrested for possessing a machine gun at the scene of Sunday’s mass shooting in Sacramento, California, was allowed to leave state prison last year despite opposition from the county’s district attorney to him winning early release.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2022

Second suspect arrested in deadly Sacramento shooting; automatic weapon found at scene

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento police announced Tuesday they have arrested a second suspect in connection with an eruption of gunfire that killed six people, injured 12 and left the city grieving, with flowers and candles dotting the downtown streets on Monday night.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2022

Pop duo Aly & AJ reveal their tour bus was ‘caught in the crossfire’ during shooting in Sacramento

Pop duo Aly & AJ revealed they were forced to shelter in place during a mass shooting in Sacramento, California, over the weekend that left six people dead and several others wounded.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

US police arrest second suspect in deadly Sacramento shooting

Police are reviewing more than 170 videos and photos from chaotic shooting that sent hundreds fleeing for safety.

Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2022

Gun in Sacramento shooting was converted into automatic weapon for maximum firepower

A stolen firearm used in the mass shooting in Sacramento on Sunday was converted to be used on a fully automatic weapon, police said.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2022

Mass shootings are becoming 'white noise.' Will Sacramento's horror change anything?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Eleven people were wounded and one killed after a concert in Dallas. Five more people were hurt when they were shot on a rural road in South Carolina.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

Sacramento mass shooting: Second man arrested on gun charges

The brother of a suspect in the mass shooting in Sacramento that killed six people and injured 12 has also been arrested as he lay in hospital.

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2022