News Brief
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 — 9:53 am
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed on the campus of Natomas High School in Sacramento Friday afternoon, about the time school was dismissed, according to The Sacramento Bee.
The victim, identified by the Sacramento Police Department as De’Jon Sledge, attended a nearby school. A statement released on behalf of his family described him as an honors student. Sledge was intentionally targeted, police told reporters.
A 16-year-old suspect was arrested Monday night in connection with the case, but police have yet to release his name, according to The Sacramento Bee. Police have previously said the suspect is a Natomas High student, although they would not confirm it Tuesday morning.
Additional police officers have been assigned to the campus this week, especially during pick up and drop-off periods. There also will be support from counselor, psychologists and social workers, law enforcement chaplains and several community mentoring organizations, according to the Natomas Unified website.
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