Man, 43, Found Shot To Death In Backyard
KCRA Wednesday 10th August, 2011
Sacramento homicide detectives are investigating a body found in the backyard of a home on T Street, the police department said early Wednesday morning.Detectives determined a 43-year-old man had been shot to death. They initially thought this was suicide, but after further investigation, now they're unsure.The house is located in the 5300 block.St...
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