A fatal shooting and carjacking bring different feelings to Sac State students

The incident took place at a popular light rail station for commuting students on 65th Street

Samin Vafaee and Anthony Golston • April 3, 2024

Jonathan Santiago, Samin Vafaee, and Anthony Golston

A fatal shooting at the University/65th light rail station near student housing and carjacking on Folsom Boulevard took place on March 21.

The light rail station is a common stop for students at Sacramento State commuting to campus. The car stolen from the scene was found near Del Norte Hall on campus. Student shared their reactions following the incident that left one dead and two injured.

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Samin Vafaee, Multimedia Staffer

(she/her) Samin Vafaee is a political science and journalism major in her last semester at Sac State. She is the former news editor for the Sac City Express and hopes to go into a newsroom environment after graduation.

Anthony Golston, Multimedia Staffer

(he/him) Anthony Golston is a fourth-year Journalism major who's hungry to answer all the hard-hitting questions the people at Sacramento State want to hear.

Jonathan Santiago, Multimedia Editor

(he/him) Jonathan Santiago is in his third semester at The State Hornet, returning as the multimedia editor. He is an economics major and hopes to work as a financial analyst. During his free time, he spends time with his friends and loved ones.