A deadly shooting in north Sacramento left one man dead Wednesday night. Suspect was detained after a standoff; detectives continue investigating.

SACRAMENTO, Calif — A person was detained following a deadly shooting in north Sacramento on Wednesday night, according to police.

Just before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the 2800 block of Grasslands Drive for reports of a shooting, the Sacramento Police Department said.

When officers arrived, they found a male victim with at least one gunshot wound. Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers attempted to contact a suspect, who they said was inside a residence in the area. Crisis negotiators and armored vehicles were deployed to secure a peaceful surrender. 

The suspect was later detained after a multi-hour standoff.

Police clarified that no arrests have been formally made. Detectives are still actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.


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