Detectives are investigating after Sacramento police found a man dead Sunday morning near the American River.
Officers responded to the 100 block of Howe Avenue around 6:45 a.m. for a medical aid call, Sacramento Police Department spokesperson Officer Allison Smith said.
Police attempted lifesaving efforts, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, Smith said. Detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene to investigate and interview witnesses.
The person’s identity will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office after family members have been notified.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Police Department at 916-808-5471.
The Sacramento Bee
Michael McGough is a sports and local editor for The Sacramento Bee. He previously covered breaking news and COVID-19 for The Bee, which he joined in 2016. He is a Sacramento native and graduate of Sacramento State.
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