The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department is seeking to identify a man who may have information regarding a shooting in south Sacramento last week that claimed the life of 58-year-old Joe Baker.
About 12 p.m. May 4, Baker was a passenger in a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 99 near Florin Road. The vehicle was struck by gunfire, with a bullet penetrating the car and striking Baker in the lower back. He was taken to a nearby hospital and died from his injury Saturday.
The driver of the vehicle in which Baker was riding reported seeing a vehicle right next to hers at the time the shooting occurred, according to a Sheriff's Department news release. The vehicle was described as an early model - possibly late 1970s or 1980s - light blue, compact or mid-size sedan, with faded or oxidized paint.
The Sheriff's Department released a composite sketch of the driver of that vehicle. He is described as a light-skinned Hispanic man, possibly in his early 20s.
Detectives believe the man may have witnessed the shooting and want to identify him so they can speak with him.
Anyone who thinks they may know the man's identity is asked to call Detective Mike Abbott at (916) 874-5070. Anyone with information about the shooting incident is asked to call Abbott or Crime Alert at (916) 443-4357, or send a text message tip to 274637, then enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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