SPD officers are on scene of a shooting that occurred at Arden Fair Mall. Two shooting victims have been located and the suspect has fled the area. There is no active threat at this time. Police will remain in the area as the investigation continues.
This thread will be updated as information is received.
Officers are still in the early of stages of this investigation. We can confirm that this was NOT an active shooter incident.
PIOs are enrt to the scene. Media can stage near Sears on the west end
Please see the press release below for details regarding this investigation.
The Sacramento Police Department today arrested 18-year-old Damario Beck, who has been identified as the shooter in last Friday’s homicide at Arden Fair Mall.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the shooting resulted from a verbal altercation between two groups of people that were known to each other from prior interactions.
Sacramento Police detectives are still investigating the incident and believe there are additional witnesses and involved parties. More details will be released as the investigation allows.
ADVISORY:
A group of approximately 150-200 have begun to march from Chavez Park. Many subjects have helmets, shields, armor and weapons. Rolling road closures are in effect. Heavy law enforcement presence downtown.
As the crowd continues to march officers have had lasers pointed at them. These lasers are known to cause severe damage to the eye.
Group continues to shine lasers at police air unit. Motor officers have been struck with rocks as the crowd moves. The group continues to march. Heavy police presence remains in the area.