A man shot and killed Wednesday after an argument in the parking lot of an Elk Grove hotel has been identified as a Sacramento resident.
Derrick Michael Walker, 35, was identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office as the man killed in the shooting at the Holiday Inn Express on the 2400 block of Maritime Drive about 10:15 p.m.
In an update Thursday afternoon, Elk Grove police said in a news release that officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving a 911 call about the shooting, which they said stemmed from an argument. A 911 caller told police a vehicle was seen leaving the hotel after gunshots were fired.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation with detectives working diligently since yesterday night,” said Sgt. Jason Jimenez, a department spokesman. “Based on the investigation to date, we can report that this was not a random act and that none of the parties involved resided at the location where the incident occurred.”
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to call Elk Grove investigators at 916-478-8060 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 916-443-4357 (HELP). Elk Grove police said tips, which can also be sent via text using the keyword “Tip732” and the message to 274637 (CRIMES), could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
