Shooting in Sacramento leaves one dead, police say

(FOX40.COM) — One person died as a result of a shooting in Sacramento Saturday afternoon, according to Sacramento police.

At around 3:30 p.m., police said there was a heavy police presence on Marin Avenue near Tahoe Park as they investigated a shooting.

About ten minutes later, police said they found someone with a gunshot wound who was taken to a hospital.

Shortly before 5 p.m., Sacramento police said the victim had succumbed to his injuries in the hospital and the investigation had been upgraded to a homicide investigation.

Sacramento police added that Marin Avenue users should seek alternate routes while officers complete their investigation.