From Kim Minugh:
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is offering a $50,000 reward in last year's unsolved killing of a teen at a south Sacramento home.
Emanuel Michel was 18 when he was gunned down the morning of Oct. 18 at a home on the 2100 block of 57th Avenue. He had been gathered with friends, according to Sacramento police, when a group of uninvited guests showed up. After being asked to leave, the uninvited group fired gunshots at the house as they fled.
The governor's reward brings to $55,000 the total reward being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Michel's killer or killers. In December, the Carole Sund/Carrington Foundation announced a $5,000 reward in the case.
Police have said that the uninvited guests shouted gang affiliations, though detectives do not believe Michel or his friends had gang ties. In a news conference to announce the initial $5,000 reward, police authorities called the homicide "a tragic event." The governor issued the latest reward at the request of Chief Rick Braziel, according to a news release.
Police have no suspects. They have released descriptions of two cars believed to be involved in the homicide: A 2003 four-door Chevrolet Impala, gray or white in color with no rims, believed to be the car carrying the gunman; and an older, dark maroon or black Buick with a silver luggage rack on the trunk.
Family and friends described Michel as giving, religious and protective of his family, despite being the youngest of seven children. He was a volunteer firefighter in Woodland and aspired to become a certified emergency medical technician and full-time firefighter. His mother was presented the high school diploma he earned from Woodland High School at his funeral.
Anyone with information about Michel's killing is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP. Callers can remain anonymous.
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