By Laurel Rosenhall
lrosenhall@sacbee.com
An 18-year-old was killed Saturday night when a gun was fired during a graduation party at an Elk Grove motel, according to Elk Grove police.
The Sacramento Coroner's Office identified the victim as D'Andre Blackwell, a resident of Sacramento.
Shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday night, police responded to a shooting at the Holiday Inn Express on West Stockton Blvd, near Laguna Blvd. They found Blackwell lying in the hallway of the hotel's third floor with a gunshot wound in his chest. He was declared dead at the scene.
Elk Grove Police Officer Christopher Trim said several parties were taking place in the motel Saturday night, including at least one graduation party. He said he did not know which school's graduation was being celebrated there.
"There were several groups of teenaged men circulating inside the hotel traveling between floors," a statement from the Elk Grove Police says. "Apparently the victim and some friends were confronted by a large group of unidentified males... During this confrontation, an argument ensued and the victim was shot in the chest by an unidentified African-American male. After the shooting, the suspect and the others who were present fled from the hotel in several different directions."
Elk Grove Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call them at (916) 714-5115 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers to Crime Alert can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a $1,000 reward. Tips can also be sent cell phone text message: Type "Tip732" and your message and send to CRIMES (274637).
Call The Bee's Laurel Rosenhall, (916) 321-1083.
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