Pavanpal Singh Paintal, 34, of Roseville, California, was shot and killed on the evening of August 26, 2021, in Citrus Heights. Multiple 911 calls reported a shooting near Lichen Drive and Carmelwood Drive; officers found Paintal in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he died. The Sacramento County Coroner ruled the cause of death multiple gunshot wounds.

Detectives have described the incident as isolated and believe the people involved likely knew one another. No suspect information or arrests have been released, and the Citrus Heights Police Department continues interviews and follow-up on leads. The exact circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear.

Anyone with information about Paintal or the events of August 26, 2021, is asked to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department’s crime tip line.