Sacramento Brief — March 20, 2026

Oak Park Homicide Raises Questions About Mental Health Diversion

• New details in March 12 Oak Park killing
• Suspect Willie King was enrolled in pretrial mental health diversion
• Recently received a satisfactory progress report before arrest
• DA Thien Ho says case highlights risks of diversion for potentially violent defendants
• King now facing homicide, firearm, and pursuit charges after SWAT standoff

Rancho Cordova House Party Shooting — Guilty Verdict

• Amyis Coogler convicted of second-degree murder
• Victim: 20-year-old Corey Shearer (2022 shooting)
• Evidence included witness accounts, surveillance, and DNA-linked firearm
• Sentencing set for April 10
• Faces up to 40 years to life

South Sacramento Shooting — First-Degree Murder Conviction

• Peter Phan found guilty in killing of Andy Van
• Victim shot through car window after being chased
• Incident tied to prior dispute
• Faces life without parole
• Sentencing scheduled for June 12

City Watch — National Day of Play

• Sacramento County encouraging outdoor activity
• Event at Sailor Bar (American River Parkway)
• Features: new benches & picnic tables, nature tour, scavenger hunt
• Focus on community, accessibility, and outdoor connection

Weather

• Friday: Sunny, high near 90
• Friday Night: Clear, low around 60

Weekend Events

Friday — Court Queens Author Talk

• Featuring Sacramento native Jordan Robinson
• Women’s basketball history and cultural impact
• Guild Theater, 6 PM

Saturday — Storytellers Festival

• Sacramento Valley Storytellers Guild event
• Live performances + storytelling workshop
• Oak Park Community Center, 1–5 PM

Sunday — Giants Exhibition Game

• San Francisco Giants vs. Sacramento affiliate
• Sutter Health Park, 5 PM
• Tickets: $34–$92