Man gunned down in Elk Grove hotel’s parking lot identified. Police say it was ‘not a random act’
A man gunned down Wednesday after an argument broke out at a hotel’s parking lot in Elk Grove has been identified as a Sacramento resident.
Derrick Michael Walker, 35, was identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office as the man killed in the shooting about 10:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express on the 2400 block of Maritime Drive
In an update Thursday afternoon, the Elk Grove Police Department said in a news release that officers were dispatched to the scene after a 911 call about the shooting, which they said stemmed from an argument. A 911 caller told police that a vehicle was seen leaving the hotel after gunfire rang out.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation, with detectives working diligently since the night of,” Sgt. Jason Jimenez, a spokesman for the department said. “Based on the investigation so far, we can share that this was not a random act and none of the involved parties were staying at the location where the incident occurred.”
Those with information about the shooting are encouraged to call Elk Grove investigators at 916-478-8060 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 916-443-4357 (HELP). Elk Grove police said tips, which can also be sent via text using the keyword “Tip732” and the message to 274637 (CRIMES) may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
