In the quiet community of the Sunshine Mobile Village in Orangevale, California, a tragedy unfolded on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, claiming the lives of two residents, including 90-year-old Sue Harmon. Remembered as a kind and lovely lady, Harmon was a well-known figure in her neighborhood, always ready with a friendly wave or a warm greeting for those who passed by.
Her peaceful life, along with that of 63-year-old Henry "Russ" Giles, was cut short in an act of violence that has deeply affected those who knew them.
The incident drew a significant law enforcement response to the mobile home park on Main Avenue around noon. Deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office were initially called to the scene following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a grim situation. Harmon was found deceased at the scene, while Giles was critically injured and transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation quickly pointed to a fellow resident of the mobile home park as the suspect.
Within a short time, authorities located and arrested 58-year-old John Clarke in connection with the double homicide. Clarke, who also lived in the Sunshine Mobile Village, was taken into custody without incident outside of his trailer. He has since been booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail, where he faces two counts of homicide. While a motive for the shooting has not been publicly released by investigators, the community is left to grapple with the sudden and tragic loss of two of its members.
In the days following the shooting, friends, family, and neighbors gathered to mourn the deaths of Harmon and Giles. A vigil was held at the mobile home park, where stories and memories were shared to honor the victims. Harmon was remembered for her kindness and her welcoming presence in the community. Giles was recalled as a hero by friends and family, who believe he died while trying to save others. The investigation into the circumstances of their deaths is ongoing.
