Four Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide After Standoff

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said the man had multiple firearms registered in his name and prior military service. Bomb technicians found no evidence of booby traps inside the home.

Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee identify the homeowners as David Edward Vallerga Jr., 58, and Lindsey Peralta Vallerga, 49, who lived there with two children, ages 13 and 11. Authorities have not formally confirmed identities.

Investigators believe the man who lived at the home killed three family members before taking his own life, according to the sheriff’s office.

According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office via X, this incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide that occurred on the 5400 Block of Mill Water Circle. The coroner is on the scene working to identify all four individuals involved. The names of the one male suspect and three victims will be released at a later time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5400 Block of Mill Water Cir.

According to reporting from KCRA-3, two children are among the fatalities.

An active investigation continues at the scene.

Police stated the victims were all killed by gunfire.

An update from police has confirmed four people dead at at residence.

The situation remains active, and residents are urged to avoid the area while deputies continue their response.

Officials say one caller reported hearing shots fired, followed shortly by a second call from an individual claiming responsibility for firing a weapon and stating he was setting up “booby traps.” Deputies responded with multiple units, established a perimeter, and evacuated nearby homes as a precaution.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies are in an active standoff on Copper Sunset Way after receiving multiple calls related to gunfire.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area of an established crime scene. Do you have more information?

Incident reported at 5218 Copper Sunset Way.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said the man had multiple firearms registered in his name and prior military service. Bomb technicians found no evidence of booby traps inside the home.

Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee identify the homeowners as David Edward Vallerga Jr., 58, and Lindsey Peralta Vallerga, 49, who lived there with two children, ages 13 and 11. Authorities have not formally confirmed identities.

Investigators believe the man who lived at the home killed three family members before taking his own life, according to the sheriff’s office.

According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office via X, this incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide that occurred on the 5400 Block of Mill Water Circle. The coroner is on the scene working to identify all four individuals involved. The names of the one male suspect and three victims will be released at a later time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5400 Block of Mill Water Cir.

According to reporting from KCRA-3, two children are among the fatalities.

An active investigation continues at the scene.

Police stated the victims were all killed by gunfire.

An update from police has confirmed four people dead at at residence.

The situation remains active, and residents are urged to avoid the area while deputies continue their response.

Officials say one caller reported hearing shots fired, followed shortly by a second call from an individual claiming responsibility for firing a weapon and stating he was setting up “booby traps.” Deputies responded with multiple units, established a perimeter, and evacuated nearby homes as a precaution.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies are in an active standoff on Copper Sunset Way after receiving multiple calls related to gunfire.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area of an established crime scene. Do you have more information?

Incident reported at 5218 Copper Sunset Way.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said the man had multiple firearms registered in his name and prior military service. Bomb technicians found no evidence of booby traps inside the home.

Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee identify the homeowners as David Edward Vallerga Jr., 58, and Lindsey Peralta Vallerga, 49, who lived there with two children, ages 13 and 11. Authorities have not formally confirmed identities.

Investigators believe the man who lived at the home killed three family members before taking his own life, according to the sheriff’s office.

According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office via X, this incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide that occurred on the 5400 Block of Mill Water Circle. The coroner is on the scene working to identify all four individuals involved. The names of the one male suspect and three victims will be released at a later time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5400 Block of Mill Water Cir.

According to reporting from KCRA-3, two children are among the fatalities.

An active investigation continues at the scene.

Police stated the victims were all killed by gunfire.

An update from police has confirmed four people dead at at residence.

The situation remains active, and residents are urged to avoid the area while deputies continue their response.

Officials say one caller reported hearing shots fired, followed shortly by a second call from an individual claiming responsibility for firing a weapon and stating he was setting up “booby traps.” Deputies responded with multiple units, established a perimeter, and evacuated nearby homes as a precaution.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies are in an active standoff on Copper Sunset Way after receiving multiple calls related to gunfire.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area of an established crime scene. Do you have more information?

Incident reported at 5218 Copper Sunset Way.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said the man had multiple firearms registered in his name and prior military service. Bomb technicians found no evidence of booby traps inside the home.

Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee identify the homeowners as David Edward Vallerga Jr., 58, and Lindsey Peralta Vallerga, 49, who lived there with two children, ages 13 and 11. Authorities have not formally confirmed identities.

Investigators believe the man who lived at the home killed three family members before taking his own life, according to the sheriff’s office.

According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office via X, this incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide that occurred on the 5400 Block of Mill Water Circle. The coroner is on the scene working to identify all four individuals involved. The names of the one male suspect and three victims will be released at a later time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5400 Block of Mill Water Cir.

According to reporting from KCRA-3, two children are among the fatalities.

An active investigation continues at the scene.

Police stated the victims were all killed by gunfire.

An update from police has confirmed four people dead at at residence.

The situation remains active, and residents are urged to avoid the area while deputies continue their response.

Officials say one caller reported hearing shots fired, followed shortly by a second call from an individual claiming responsibility for firing a weapon and stating he was setting up “booby traps.” Deputies responded with multiple units, established a perimeter, and evacuated nearby homes as a precaution.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies are in an active standoff on Copper Sunset Way after receiving multiple calls related to gunfire.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area of an established crime scene. Do you have more information?

Incident reported at 5218 Copper Sunset Way.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said the man had multiple firearms registered in his name and prior military service. Bomb technicians found no evidence of booby traps inside the home.

Public records reviewed by The Sacramento Bee identify the homeowners as David Edward Vallerga Jr., 58, and Lindsey Peralta Vallerga, 49, who lived there with two children, ages 13 and 11. Authorities have not formally confirmed identities.

Investigators believe the man who lived at the home killed three family members before taking his own life, according to the sheriff’s office.

According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office via X, this incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide that occurred on the 5400 Block of Mill Water Circle. The coroner is on the scene working to identify all four individuals involved. The names of the one male suspect and three victims will be released at a later time.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5400 Block of Mill Water Cir.

According to reporting from KCRA-3, two children are among the fatalities.

An active investigation continues at the scene.

Police stated the victims were all killed by gunfire.

An update from police has confirmed four people dead at at residence.

The situation remains active, and residents are urged to avoid the area while deputies continue their response.

Officials say one caller reported hearing shots fired, followed shortly by a second call from an individual claiming responsibility for firing a weapon and stating he was setting up “booby traps.” Deputies responded with multiple units, established a perimeter, and evacuated nearby homes as a precaution.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reports deputies are in an active standoff on Copper Sunset Way after receiving multiple calls related to gunfire.

A Citizen user shows video of police in the area of an established crime scene. Do you have more information?

Incident reported at 5218 Copper Sunset Way.