A 16-year-old male has been booked in connection with a fatal shooting near Natomas High School that left another 16-year-old dead, Sacramento police say.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A 16-year-old male has been booked on charges related to the fatal shooting near Natomas High School, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
The shooting happened after 3:30 p.m. Friday near the 3300 block of Fong Ranch Road near Natomas High School.
During the incident, Natomas High School went into lockdown and traffic in the area was briefly stopped as law enforcement responded.
When officers and Sacramento Fire personnel arrived, they found a juvenile suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was later identified by family as 16-year-old De’Jon Sledge.
In a statement shared through a community organization, his mother defended his character, saying he was “an awesome kid” and disputing portrayals circulating on social media and elsewhere.
Authorities have not released additional details about what led up to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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