[9] On Twitter, a video was circulated showing people running down the street and rapid gunfire being heard in the background.

According to Sacramento Police Department chief Kathy Lester, it was initially unclear if the shooting was connected to a particular venue or event.

[12] The other victims were identified by the Sacramento County Coroners Office early the next morning, with the dead ranging in age between 21 and 57 years-old.

While police did not have a precise motive for the shooting, they considered it gang-related: "it is increasingly clear that gang violence is at the center of this tragedy.

[5] On April 12, a fourth suspect was identified, 27-year-old Mtula Tashamby Payton (born May 27, 1994), a resident from Las Vegas, Nevada.

[38] President Joe Biden called on the United States Congress to work on new gun control measures.

[39] He proposed a requirement of checking people's background for gun purchases and a ban of privately made firearms, assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

"[42] Michael Ault, executive director of Downtown Sacramento Partnership, said that the city is in the process of reinforcing public safety by adding lights and security cameras and implementing laws.

[43] On the night of the shooting, a candlelight vigil was held at Cesar Chavez Plaza on 10th Street,[44] where people prayed and called for peace.