Nearly 10 squad cars from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office lined Howe Avenue on Saturday afternoon as deputies investigated a suspected homicide.
The deadly incident took place shortly before 11:30 a.m. at Prestige Wine and Liquor, 1050 Howe Ave. in Arden Arcade near the intersection with Enterprise Drive.
When deputies arrived at the scene, a 31-year-old man had a gunshot wound to his chest, according to the Sheriff’s Office. He died at the scene, despite live-saving efforts. Deputies are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle before deputies arrived, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
“Still a very active investigation,” Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Sgt. Ed Igoe wrote in a statement.
Those with information should contact the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at (916) 874-5115.
This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM.
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Corey Schmidt is a watchdog reporter for the Sacramento Bee, focusing on Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Sacramento County’s eastern suburbs. Previously, he was the government watchdog reporter for the St. Cloud Times in Minnesota. Schmidt received his bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in Chicago and his master’s degree from Yale University.