Donald Valdez, 21, was shot and killed on April 16, 2017, in Rancho Cordova, California. A call to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department shortly after noon reported a person with a gunshot wound to the lower body. Initial reports placed the shooting near Zinfandel Drive and Sunrise Boulevard, but investigators later determined the actual location was near Coloma Road and El Manto Drive. Valdez was taken to a hospital in a private vehicle but died just before 1 p.m.

The shooting was classified as a homicide and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office opened an active investigation. Motive has not been determined, and no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators.