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Girl, 16, Shot And Killed Near River City High School In West Sacramento

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A 16-year-old girl is dead following a West Sacramento shooting on Saturday night near River City High School.

The shooting happened near the Clarksburg Branch Line Trail at approximately 7:30 p.m., West Sacramento police said.

The as-of-yet unidentified victim's body was located on officers' arrival and she was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Washington Unified School District, at this point, it does not appear that any of the people involved are district students.

"Though this tragic incident is not connected to our schools, support staff will be available to speak to or counsel any students as needed," the district said in a statement on Sunday.

Police believe there are several suspects who are possibly armed.

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