The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of two suspects in a recent homicide –
“Shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday July 12, 2020, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call from the 3500 block of San Ysidro Way regarding reports of an injured male.
Deputies responded and located an adult male victim with apparent trauma to his body. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Witnesses described a vehicle that was seen leaving the scene. A short time later, deputies attempted to stop that vehicle and a pursuit ensued. Ultimately, the driver and passenger were detained. Their connection to the incident, or the victim, are unknown at this time.
Homicide detectives are investigating and witness interviews are still being conducted. No further information is available.
The identity of the victim in this case will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office after identification and notification of next of kin.
UPDATE – Homicide detectives arrested 32-year-old Mateitalo Fifita (see attached photo) and 36-year-old Raymond Munoz (see attached photo) in relation to this homicide. Both suspects were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on July 13, 2020.”
