On April 10, 2026, 16-year-old De’Jon Sledge, known as DayDay, was fatally shot near Natomas High School in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified Sledge as the victim. His family described him as an honors student devoted to academics and said he was not affiliated with any gang, while also saying they learned of his death from a community member rather than direct contact from law enforcement. A GoFundMe was organized to help with unexpected expenses.

A 16-year-old student was arrested in the days after the shooting and was initially expected to face multiple felony firearm-related charges. Sacramento County prosecutors later announced they would not file homicide charges, concluding the student had acted in self-defense and asserting investigators found Sledge had come to campus armed and intending to rob the other student. The Natomas Unified School District increased safety teams, police presence, and mental health support on campus.

Does anyone have firsthand information about the circumstances near Natomas High School that morning or knew De’Jon Sledge?