On March 6, 2023, at about 1:15 a.m., a shooting at a residence on Rogue River Drive in Sacramento County’s La Riviera neighborhood left multiple people dead and others critically injured. Among the victims was 59-year-old Jack Vernon James Jr., pronounced dead at the scene. Two other victims died as well: 66-year-old Vicki Lynn Bright at the scene, and 63-year-old Bob White, who died of his injuries on March 9.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office identified 31-year-old Robbene Luke Bryson as the suspect. Bryson had been staying as a houseguest and was known to the victims. He fled after the shooting and was taken into custody on March 8 in Nevada County. He faces multiple charges, including three counts of murder, attempted murder, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and animal cruelty after a dog was also fatally shot.

Investigators have said the attack was not random because of Bryson’s prior acquaintance with the victims, but no motive has been released. If anyone knew Jack Vernon James Jr. or has information about the evening of March 6, please come forward to assist the investigation.