Derrick Michael Walker, 35, was fatally shot on the evening of June 25, 2024, in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn Express on the 2400 block of Maritime Drive in Elk Grove, California. Witnesses reported an argument before shots were fired and saw a vehicle leave the scene. Emergency responders arrived but Walker died at the scene.

Elk Grove Police say the shooting was not random and that none of those involved were hotel guests. No arrests or public suspect identifications have been made and the investigation is active. Authorities are offering avenues for anonymous tips and possible rewards and are asking anyone with information to contact the Elk Grove Police Department’s Investigations Bureau or Crime Stoppers.

If anyone was in that parking lot that night or has information about the vehicle seen leaving, please come forward.