On June 12, 2023, at approximately 1 p.m., a shooting occurred on the 800 block of Lampasas Avenue in North Sacramento, resulting in the deaths of two men. The victims were identified as 30-year-old Javonte Johnson and 24-year-old Dalano Cooper. Both individuals sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital, where they succumbed to their wounds.
In the immediate aftermath, Sacramento police detained multiple individuals and witnesses for questioning.
Despite these efforts, authorities indicated that the suspect or suspects responsible for the shooting remained at large.
The area where the incident took place has been noted for a high incidence of violent crime. A Sacramento police spokesperson mentioned that Lampasas Avenue is part of a seven-mile stretch contributing to nearly half of the city's violent crime. In May 2023, a nearby shooting outside a liquor store injured two adults and two children, including a one-year-old who was grazed by a bullet.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been reported in connection with the deaths of Javonte Johnson and Dalano Cooper. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators.
