Crime
Sacramento Teen Killed, Six Others Injured in Woodland Hills House Party Shooting
Woodland Hills, CA – February 9, 2025 – A 16-year-old Sacramento teenager was fatally shot, and six others were wounded during a violent incident at a house party in Southern California, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. at a residence in Woodland Hills, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley.
Responding officers arrived to find a male victim lying on the driveway with a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts at the scene, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified the deceased as 16-year-old Sah’dell Roberts, a student from the Twin Rivers Unified School District in Sacramento.
Following confirmation of Roberts’ passing, the Twin Rivers Unified School District issued a statement mourning the loss of their student:
“Words cannot express the profound sadness we feel at the loss of one of our students in a senseless act of violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this incredibly difficult time. Please know that the District’s Crisis Intervention Team is available to our students and staff in the wake of this tragedy. We are committed to providing the care and assistance they may need during this time of mourning.”
According to LAPD investigators, the shooting unfolded as a bouncer or security guard was in the process of escorting the suspect out of the home.
As they reached the first floor, the suspect suddenly opened fire toward the dance floor, causing chaos as partygoers attempted to flee.
The suspect immediately fled the scene and remains at large.
Law enforcement is actively searching for the individual and has urged anyone with information to come forward.
In addition to Roberts, six other individuals sustained gunshot wounds during the incident.
All victims were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
The Los Angeles Police Department is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect, and the motive remains unclear.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the LAPD’s Homicide Unit or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.