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Minor shot, killed in south Sacramento 'gang homicide,' according to sheriff's office

The shooting happened at Vintage park on Vintage Park Drive and Helmsdale Drive around 6 p.m.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A minor was shot and killed in south Sacramento Saturday evening, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. 

Sgt. Amar Gandhi with the sheriff's office says this shooting is gang related. There isn't much suspect information, but he says there are about six or seven minors who may be involved.

The shooting happened at Vintage park on Vintage Park Drive and Helmsdale Drive around 6 p.m.

The victim was only identified as a male minor, no additional information about him is available.

Officials believe there was an exchange in gunfire but they're still investigating for more. A gun was recovered at the scene near the victim but it is currently unclear whose it is.

An investigation is underway and there is currently no additional suspect information.

This is the fourth homicide in the last three days in Sacramento. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more.

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