Interrupted home invasion turns deadly

SACRAMENTO — Police are investigating a Friday home invasion in which the suspects shot and killed one person.

At 11:19 p.m. on March 26, officers responded to the 2600 block of River Plaza Drive, where a 26-year-old Hispanic man who had been fatally shot.

Based on the preliminary investigation, homicide detectives believe that two male victims were inside their apartment when two armed suspects entered. The victim’s friend arrived at the apartment, interrupting the suspects as they were committing the home invasion. The suspects shot the friend and fled on foot.

The suspects are described as black males in their late teens to early 20s, who were wearing dark hooded sweatshirts and blue jeans.

The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this crime to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.