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Zachary Whittington

Case from Carmichael, CA dated Jul 15, 2018

Victim Details

Zachary Whittington

Male

Carmichael

CA

2018-07-15

16

Zachary

Whittington

07/16/2026

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Zachary Whittington, a 16-year-old from Carmichael, California, tragically lost his life on July 15, 2018. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment in Carmichael. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The initial findings suggested that Zachary had been targeted, although the exact motive behind the shooting remained unclear at the time.

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  • sacbee: ‘Extremely bizarre’: 16-year-old shot dead, 13-year-old arrested for murder
  • KCRA: Deputies: 13-year-old is suspect in Carmichael homicide
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