Tallonn Falconn Sanders, 31, was found with multiple gunshot wounds near East Cypress Avenue and Hartnell Avenue in Redding, California, on March 23, 2024. Emergency responders took him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Redding Police Department opened an investigation and described the incident as a targeted shooting.

A witness at the scene gave information that led investigators to a suspect. A 15-year-old male from Burney was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Sanders’ death. Officials have noted several homicide suspects in Redding in 2024 have been teenagers, a development that has prompted community concern and discussion about prevention and intervention. No motive or further identifying details about the juvenile suspect have been released and the investigation remains active.

Anyone with information that could help the Redding Police Department is encouraged to come forward.