Two Injured in South Sacramento Shooting; Police Investigation Underway
SACRAMENTO, CA — July 5, 2025
A shooting on Friday afternoon left two men with gunshot wounds in a South Sacramento residential neighborhood, prompting a swift police response and an ongoing investigation by the Sacramento Police Department.
🚨 Incident Overview
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Police were dispatched shortly after 1:00 p.m. to the intersection of Meadowview Road and Brookfield Drive—a residential area within the Parkway neighborhood—after reports of gunfire and possible injuries
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On arrival, officers found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were immediately transported to local hospitals .
🩺 Victim Conditions
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One victim was reported to have non-life-threatening injuries, while the other sustained at least one gunshot wound, with his condition described as stable .
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The police have yet to identify the victims or disclose any information about their ages or backgrounds
🔍 Ongoing Investigation
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Officers are currently lacking any suspect information at this time It is also unclear what triggered the shooting or whether the victims were known to the shooter.
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Evidence gathering is underway, including interviews with possible witnesses and review of nearby CCTV and dashcam footage. Sacramento police are urging anyone with information—especially those in the area around 1 p.m.—to come forward.
🏘️ Neighborhood Impact
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Once a quiet summer afternoon, the community was shaken by the sudden outbreak of gunfire—residents described hearing multiple shots before chaos erupted.
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The Sacramento Police Department has increased patrols in the Meadowview area and other nearby neighborhoods to provide reassurance and deter further incidents.
📞 Public Assistance Requested
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Authorities are asking anyone with helpful information—no matter how small—to contact Crime Stoppers or the Sacramento Police non-emergency line.
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Review home security footage captured around the time of the shooting and share any relevant visuals with investigators.