The SCSO (South Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office) is looking into a shooting that claimed one life. And two more people were hurt on Gordon Drive on September 9, 2023, on a Saturday night.
Fatal Shooting Near Gordon Drive and Florin Road Leaves One Dead, Two Injured in South Sacramento
Around 10:30 p.m., a shooting took place close to the Gordon Drive and Florin Road intersection. Deputies showed up on the scene. Three victims with gunshot wounds were discovered. A man was one of the victims, and he was declared dead there. A man and a lady were the other two casualties. With non-life-threatening wounds, they were also taken to a nearby hospital.
The names of the victims or a potential explanation for the shooting have not been made public by SCSO. However, they contend that there is no danger to the general public and that the shooting was targeted.
The inquiry is still ongoing. By calling (916) 874-5115, anyone with knowledge on the incident is urged to get in touch with the SCSO.
The shooting, according to SCSO Captain Rodney Grassmann in a press release, was “a senseless act of violence.” in addition to stating that the sheriff’s office is “committed to bringing those responsible to justice.”
Rising Gun Violence in Sacramento County Sparks Urgent Calls for Action
The incident represents the most recent in a line of shootings in Sacramento County. There have been at least five gunshots in the county in the last month. resulting in a number of injuries and four deaths.
Darrell Steinberg, the mayor of Sacramento, has urged action to stop the city’s gun violence. Steinberg stated in a statement, “We need to do more to maintain the safety of our community. “We need to take firearms off the streets and out of criminals’ hands.”
The incident serves as a reminder of the need to address Sacramento County’s gun violence. Also anyone with information on the shooting is being urged by the sheriff’s office to come forward. Also they can bring those responsible to justice and avert other disasters with the assistance of the people.
