Sacramento shooting

Sacramento police are asking the public's help in finding whoever opened fire downtown Sunday morning, killing six people.

But it was unclear whether the crowd was connected to a particular venue or event, Lester said.The shooting scene is within a few blocks of several notable landmarks: the California State Capitol, Sacramento City Hall and Golden 1 Center, where the Sacramento Kings are scheduled to play Sunday night. 6 people are dead and at least 10 others are injured after a shooting in downtown SacramentoA roadblock was set up near the scene of a shooting in Sacramento early Sunday morning. Emergency personnel walk near the scene of the shooting early Sunday morning.

Video showed people running in the streets of downtown Sacramento with the sound of gunfire in the background.

Lester, who did not give specifics on the type of gun used, said the area was “a very complex and complicated" crime scene. Berry Accius, a community activist, said he arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting. Chief Kathy Lester said officers arriving at the scene around 2 a.m. found bodies on the street amid a large crowd gathered outside a string of bars and restaurants.

Police in California are searching for at least one suspect in connection with a mass shooting early Sunday in downtown Sacramento that claimed six lives.

“The first thing I saw was like victims. Madalyn Woodard, 17, who was also staying at the same hotel, said she saw a crowd of people sprinting down the street. This is “a very complex and complicated scene,” she said. Kay Harris, 32, said she was asleep when one of her family members called to say they thought her brother had been killed. Kelsey Schar, 18, was staying on the fourth floor of Citizen Hotel when she said she heard gunshots. “What we do know at this point is that another mass casualty shooting has occurred, leaving families with lost loved ones, multiple individuals injured and a community in grief. When they arrived at the scene, they found a large crowd gathered on the street and six people dead. David Mora, 39, was armed with a homemade semiautomatic rifle-style weapon, though he was under a restraining order that barred him from possessing a firearm. Video showed multiple ambulances at the scene. His daughters were 13, 10 and 9 years old. I could see the bloody napkins they were using,” Woodard said. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said at a news conference that police were patrolling the area at about 2 a.m. when they heard gunfire.

The Sacramento Police Department says the shooting happened early Sunday morning. Video posted on Twitter showed people running through the street as the sound ...

Police provided few details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting but said in a tweet that a “large police presence will remain and the scene remains active.” Phone messages seeking comment were left with the Sacramento police. Video showed multiple ambulances had been sent to the scene. SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — Police in Sacramento say six people are dead and at least nine others have been injured after a shooting in downtown Sacramento.

Police in Sacramento, Calif., say six people are dead and at least nine others have been injured after a shooting downtown.

Her friend, Madalyn Woodard, 17, said she saw a crowd in the street scatter amid the gunfire. She spent the morning circling the block waiting for news. Kelsey Schar, 18, was staying on the fourth floor of the Citizen Hotel when she said she heard gunshots and saw flashes in the dark. The area where Sunday's shooting occurred is packed with restaurants and bars. This is "a very complex and complicated scene," she said. When they arrived at the scene, they found a large crowd gathered on the street and six people dead.

Police are hunting for one or more suspects and are asking for the public's help in identifying who is responsible.

The shootings in Sacramento happened as another incident occurred in Dallas, Texas, where one person was killed and 10 others injured during a shooting at an outdoor concert on Saturday night. Berry Accius of youth mentorship non-profit Sacramento’s Voice of the Youth, said he found a “chaotic” situation at the scene, TV station KXTV reported. rising gun violence is the scourge of our city, state and nation, and I support all actions to reduce it.” “Officers located at least 15 shooting victims, including 6 who are deceased,” the police said in a statement. Sacramento police chief Kathy Lester said at a news conference that police were patrolling the area at about 2am after hearing gunfire. The numbers of dead and wounded are difficult to comprehend…

Sacramento police say the shooting occurred around 2 a.m. in a busy entertainment district that was filled with people.

“Sadly, we once again mourn the lives lost and for those injured in yet another horrendous act of gun violence,” Newsom said in a statement. “Everybody who knew Serg just knew he was all about a good time.” “Once we went over there, it was pretty much a gunfight going on,” the 32-year-old said. “Horrified and deeply saddened by the gun violence we witnessed this morning in Sacramento,” Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) said. “Just continually hearing the number count, the number going from three to four to five and then finally getting a number of six people dead. Other images online showed a swarm of ambulances and bystanders huddled around the wounded on the sidewalk. Alexandra Arellano was leaving work at the El Santo Ultra Lounge near the corner of K and 10th streets when the shooting started. Never in a million years would I think the precious downtown area would ever be in a moment where’s this much tragedy, this much lawlessness and a cowardly act of senseless violence.” “This is a really complex and complicated scene,” Lester said. There was a mother who believed her son might be a victim and was trying to figure it out. Authorities said cameras in the downtown area captured footage of a portion of the shooting. A motive for the violence was unclear.

Six people were killed and 12 injured before dawn Sunday in Sacramento when multiple shooters fired amid crowds as bars and nightclubs emptied for the night ...

"This morning our city has a broken heart," Steinberg said. "The first thing I saw was, like, victims. Our bus was caught in the crossfire but we sheltered in place and everyone in our touring group is ok. She spent the morning circling the block waiting for news. They found a large crowd gathered and six people dead in the street. At the news conference, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg decried rising gun violence and said city officials would support the victims. Kay Harris, 32, said she was asleep when one of her family members called to say they thought her brother had been killed. Kelsey Schar was staying on the fourth floor of Citizen Hotel when she said she heard gunshots and saw flashes in the dark. "This morning our city has a broken heart," Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said. Security guards from a nearby nightclub rushed to help the girl with what looked like napkins to try to stanch the bleeding. Nightclubs close at 2 a.m. PT and it's normal for streets to be full of people at that hour. Eaton said they "don't know if that fight actually lead to the shooting."

Multiple people were shot early Sunday in downtown Sacramento, California, police said.

"Sadly, we once again mourn the lives lost and for those injured in yet another horrendous act of gun violence. "What we do know at this point is that another mass casualty shooting has occurred, leaving families with lost loved ones, multiple individuals injured and a community in grief. Our new Police Chief, Kathy Lester, has made it a top priority, and I stand firmly behind her." We await more information about exactly what transpired in this tragic incident." The conditions of the victims were not immediately known, police said. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg posted a message on Twitter, saying: "Words can't express my shock & sadness this morning.

Six people were killed and 12 injured early Sunday in Sacramento when shots were fired into crowds as bars and nightclubs emptied for the night in the ...

They found a large crowd gathered and six people dead in the street. "The first thing I saw was like victims. A stolen handgun was found at the scene that Lester described as "really complex and complicated." Kelsey Schar was staying on the fourth floor of Citizen Hotel when she said she heard gunshots and saw flashes in the dark. "Not knowing anything is just hard to face." Police urged witnesses or anyone with recordings of the shooting to contact police. She spent the morning circling the block waiting for news. Kay Harris, 32, told AP she was asleep when one of her family members called to say they thought her brother Sergio Harris had been killed. Nightclubs close at 2 a.m. and it's normal for streets to be full of people at that hour. Security guards from a nearby nightclub rushed to help the girl with what looked like napkins to try to stanch the bleeding. "This morning our city has a broken heart," Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said. Sgt. Zach Eaton, a police department spokesman, said investigators believe there were at least two shooters.

Authorities don't know whether one or more suspects were involved and are asking for the public's help in identifying who is responsible.

She walked to the window and “saw a guy running and just shooting,” Ms. Schar told the Associated Press in an interview. “The first thing I saw was like victims. They found a large crowd gathered and six people dead in the street. “Not knowing anything is just hard to face.” A stolen handgun was found at the scene that Chief Lester described as “really complex and complicated.” Police urged witnesses or anyone with recordings of the shooting to contact police. Kay Harris, 32, told AP she was asleep when one of her family members called to say they thought her brother Sergio Harris had been killed. “This morning our city has a broken heart,” Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said. Security guards from a nearby nightclub rushed to help the girl with what looked like napkins to try to stanch the bleeding. Nightclubs close at 2 a.m. and it’s normal for streets to be full of people at that hour. “Our community deserves better than this.” Sergeant Zach Eaton, a police department spokesman, said investigators believe there were at least two shooters.

A shooting early Sunday morning in Sacramento killed at least six people. Gunshots rang out in the busy downtown area. At least 12 people were hospitalized ...

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An urgent search is underway for multiple suspects after a shooting in downtown Sacramento, California, left six people dead and 12 others injured early ...

"The scourge of gun violence continues to be a crisis in our country, and we must resolve to bring an end to this carnage," he said in a statement.President Joe Biden noted Sacramento was "another community devastated by gun violence," and called on Congress to act on gun control measures. He said Sacramento would continue to invest in programs addressing early intervention and violence prevention for young people.6 dead, at least 12 wounded after a shooting in downtown Sacramento, police say"In our city we will take stock and we will do everything we can on the investment side, on the public safety side, on the gun side, to protect the public." "It is beyond time to have a sane conversation to have guns in America. We have a sickness -- it's a sickness in our country, it's a sickness in our culture." Sacramento police hunt for multiple suspects after mass shooting leaves six deadHear police chief's plea to the public after deadly Sacramento shootingHear police chief's plea to the public after deadly Sacramento shooting An urgent search is underway for multiple suspects after a shooting in downtown Sacramento, California, left six people dead and 12 others injured early Sunday morning." Members of the public have sent in tips and video related to the shooting, the chief said, and part of the incident was captured by a nearby police camera." Officers began to give medical aid, including CPR, to the victims that they found and at the same time worked to stabilize the scene and learn what they could about the crime," Lester said at a Sunday news conference.Police worked alongside members of the California Highway Patrol and the Sacramento Fire Department at the scene, she said.

The shooting occurred outside crowded bars in the downtown area early Sunday.

She said that it was unclear how many people had opened fire, and that no one was in custody. Earlier that night Tyler, the Creator had performed at the nearby Golden 1 Center. SACRAMENTO — At least six people were killed and 12 wounded in downtown Sacramento early Sunday, the authorities said, after gunfire erupted outside a strip of crowded bars where nightlife had recently rebounded as the coronavirus pandemic ebbed.

At least six people were killed and 10 people were hurt in a mass shooting in the center of Sacramento, California, early Sunday, police said.

“What we do know at this point is that another mass casualty shooting has occurred, leaving families with lost loved ones, multiple individuals injured and a community in grief." At about 9 a.m. local time, police said they were aware of a social media video that may show an altercation before the shooting. "The first thing I saw was like victims. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said at a news conference that police were patrolling the area at about 2 a.m. when they heard gunfire. "Enough is enough. Authorities don’t know whether one or more suspects were involved.

Law enforcement are still searching for multiple shooters responsible for killing six and wounding another 12 in the worst mass shooting in Sacramento ...

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A 38-year-old father and a 29-year-old man are among the six people that were killed in a mass shooting in downtown Sacramento early Sunday morning, ...

The suspects remained at large as of early Monday morning. Police said Sunday afternoon that the dozen hurt had “varying degrees of injuries.” I just want some answers from somebody,” the mother said.

Today, America once again mourns for another community devastated by gun violence. In a single act in Sacramento, six individuals left dead and at least a.

These are just a few of the steps Congress urgently needs to take to save lives. Pass my budget proposal, which would give cities more of the funding they need to fund the police and fund the crime prevention and intervention strategies that can make our cities safer. I want to thank the first responders in Sacramento, and all those across the United States, who act every day to save lives.

At least six people were killed and 12 wounded on Sunday in a killing that the police say involved multiple shooters.

Three of them were in California. It’s an explosion of violence that mirrors a nationwide trend. Six people were killed and at least a dozen wounded in downtown Sacramento on Sunday in what the authorities say is the largest mass shooting in the city’s history.

Law enforcement in California are still searching for multiple shooters responsible for killing six and wounding another 12 on Sunday.

"Gun violence is truly a crisis in our community, and it has increased not only here in Sacramento, but across the nation." Footage of the violence was also captured by a police camera at an intersection near the shootings, she said. "When I first came, I saw a victim who was injured, draped in blood, and another person screaming about her son. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester told journalists Sunday evening that investigators have already received multiple tips and videos from the public, saying, "We are deeply grateful for that." No one is in custody, the police say, as they seek the shooters. At least 12 people were hospitalized after the shooting early Sunday morning.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Sacramento County coroner has identified the six people who were killed in the w...

Police found a stolen handgun and were investigating if it was used in the shooting. Schar’s friend, Madalyn Woodward, said she saw a girl who appeared to have been shot in the arm lying on the ground. The crime scene Sunday sprawled across two city blocks, closing off a large swath of the city’s downtown. The dead included three men and three women. She could see flashes from the weapon in the darkness as people ran for cover. Councilmember Katie Valenzuela, who represents the area, said she’s fielded too many phone calls reporting violence in her district during her 15 months in office. In a matter of seconds, the latest U. S. mass shooting had left six people dead and 12 wounded. Video from witnesses posted on social media showed rapid gunfire for at least 45 seconds as people screamed and ran for cover. But we are also resolved as an agency to find those responsible and to secure justice for the victims and the families.” “But we also have to live our lives.” One balloon had a message on it saying in part: “You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. “We are shocked and heartbroken by this tragedy.