Just after 9 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2026, Central Division Patrol Deputies responded to the 6700 block of Stockton Boulevard regarding a stabbing. A 46-year-old male was found with a life-threatening stab wound, and was subsequently transported to a local area hospital. Unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased later a short time later.

Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene and began their investigation.  They learned that the victim had become involved in a verbal argument with the suspect, only described by witnesses as an adult male.  The argument escalated into a physical confrontation when the suspect stabbed the victim in the chest.  As the suspect fled the scene, the victim walked a short distance away before collapsing.

This investigation is still ongoing, and Detectives urge anyone with information about the case to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (916) 874-5115, Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers, or your local law enforcement agency.  Tips leading to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000, and tipsters remain anonymous.  Tips are paid in cash, and you are never asked for identification.  Contact Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357), 1-800-AA-CRIME, or **TIPS.  Use the “P3 TIPS” app or online at www.sacvalleycrimestoppers.com.  Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).

Lieutenant Amar Gandhi

Sheriff’s Auxiliary Spokesman