Akieam Harris, 28, was shot and killed in the Rancho Cordova area of Sacramento on December 13, 2021. Multiple callers reported gunfire and responding officers found Harris with multiple gunshot wounds; despite life-saving efforts by officers and emergency medical personnel, Harris was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators identified and arrested two teenagers, Elijah Hampton, 16, and Zuri Askari Franklin, 17, on March 30, 2022. Both were taken into custody on suspicion of murder and held without bail at the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility. Authorities have not released a motive.

The community has been left searching for answers after a young life was lost and two minors were arrested in connection with the killing. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.