19-Year-Old Shot at House Party in West Sacramento

Police say victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:35pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent bullet casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the evidence left behind from a shooting incident.A close-up view of evidence from a recent shooting incident in West Sacramento highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence in the community.Today in Sacramento

A 19-year-old man was shot at a house party in West Sacramento early Sunday morning. Police responded to the 800 block of Casselman Drive just after midnight and found the victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was reported to be in stable condition.

Why it matters

House parties and gun violence are ongoing concerns for law enforcement in West Sacramento, a suburb of California's capital city. This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address community safety and prevent such acts of violence.

The details

According to the West Sacramento Police Department, officers responded to the 800 block of Casselman Drive just after midnight on Sunday and found a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Police said a house party appeared to be taking place at the time. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was reported to be in stable condition as of Sunday morning. The investigation is ongoing, and some evidence of the shooting has been recovered, but no information on a suspect has been provided.

  • The incident occurred just after midnight on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

West Sacramento Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

The police investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify a suspect in the shooting.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and communities in addressing gun violence, particularly at house parties and other social gatherings. Continued efforts to promote public safety and prevent such acts of violence remain crucial.