Walgreens temporarily closes Sacramento location following a shooting on Broadway
A Walgreens location in Sacramento’s Land Park neighborhood has reopened following a shooting.
The Walgreens at 1401 Broadway welcomed customers back on Friday after a nearby shooting on Wednesday hospitalized two people struck by gunfire, a company spokesperson said.
“Our thoughts are with our employee and her husband. Safety is our first concern,” a Walgreens spokesperson wrote in an email on Thursday evening.
The store was temporarily closed Wednesday and Thursday, according to a sign posted on the front door.
What happened?
The Sacramento Police Department took to social media Thursday morning to update residents that two suspects were in custody following the Land Park shooting.
One suspect was found within county jurisdiction and the other had a loaded gun in a vehicle, according to the post.
Police Department spokesman Officer Anthony Gamble told The Sacramento Bee that a 19-year-old Sacramento man was arrested and faces several charges including attempted murder. Gamble said a 25-year-old woman was also taken into custody and faces a felony charge.
Both suspects are scheduled to appear Friday for their arrangement in Sacramento Superior Court.
What does Walgreens closure mean for customers?
Customers who frequent Walgreens’ Broadway site were notified this week of the closing in an automated message.
A call to the store on Thursday afternoon also confirmed its closure.
The pharmacy advised customers to visit a nearby location for their story, photo and pharmacy needs.
Locations nearby include 1020 29th St. in midtown, 1351 W. Capitol Ave. in West Sacramento and 2900 Stockton Blvd. in North Oak Park.
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