Sacramento police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered late Thursday night in the North Sacramento area. Officers responded shortly before midnight to reports of a woman down in the 2300 block of Rene Avenue, according to Sacramento Police Department Public Information Officer Anthony Gamble.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult female who was deceased at the scene. Preliminary reports from the scene indicate the woman was found with a knife in her neck, though authorities have not officially confirmed this detail.
Several individuals were reportedly detained at a nearby residence as officers worked to secure the area and gather information. It remains unclear whether any arrests have been made.
Multiple police units were observed in the neighborhood overnight as investigators and crime scene technicians processed the scene. The Sacramento Police Department has not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the death.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Sacramento Police Department.
Public Safety News will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.