04 Jul 2022 | 12:05 PM UTC
US: Police investigating shooting in central Sacramento, C.A. early July 4
Police investigating shooting in central Sacramento, C.A, early July 4; traffic disruptions likely to persist in the coming hours.
Event
Police are investigating a shooting incident in central Sacramento, California, July 4. Sacramento Police reported an exchange of gunfire near the intersection of 15th Street and L Street in the early hours of July 4, and that multiple people have been shot. A large police presence is at the incident site, and police have closed J Street, L Street, and 16th Street. The number of casualties remains unconfirmed. There is no reported ongoing threat in the area.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the area over the coming hours.
Advice
Avoid the affected area. Take alternative routes to circumvent the incident site and any associated disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.