4 Found Fatally Shot in Rancho Cordova Home, Including 2 Children

Sacramento County deputies launch homicide investigation after grisly discovery

Jan. 27, 2026 at 5:55pm

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Sacramento County sheriff's deputies are investigating a tragic shooting incident that left four people, including two children, dead inside a Rancho Cordova home on Tuesday. Deputies were called to the area after receiving reports of gunshots and a claim from a person who said he was the shooter and had set up booby traps.

Why it matters

This shocking incident has shaken the Rancho Cordova community and raised urgent questions about the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities are working to determine a motive and whether there are any other suspects involved.

The details

When deputies arrived at the home on the 5400 block of Mill Water Circle, they found an adult male, an adult female, and two juveniles all with fatal gunshot wounds. No booby traps were discovered during a search of the home and surrounding area. Several firearms registered to the male resident were found at the scene, and there was no prior record of domestic violence at the address.

  • Deputies were called to the area on Tuesday morning following reports of gunshots.
  • The four bodies were discovered inside the home on Tuesday afternoon.

The players

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency leading the homicide investigation.

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What’s next

Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or determined a motive for the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has left the Rancho Cordova community in shock and searching for answers. The loss of life, especially of two children, is heartbreaking and underscores the urgent need to address gun violence and ensure the safety of all community members.