Suspect Apprehended After Crime Spree That Included Elk Grove Home Invasion, Assault, Shootings

Kenny Nammavongsa.

October 1, 2015 |

A Sacramento man is in custody at the county jail and two others are sought in connection with shootings and home invasion robberies in Elk Grove and Sacramento.

According to Elk Grove Police, three unknown male suspects forced entry into an Elk Grove residence on the 8800 block of Westside Way yesterday morning and entered the bedroom of the 18-year old victim. One of the suspects struck the victim in the face with a handgun, demanded property and fired a handgun

After taking the victim's property, the suspects fled on foot and were seen driving away in a gray Honda. Responding officers were unable to locate the vehicle or suspects.

Based on information obtained from Sacramento Police, EGPD officers were notified that 18-year old Kenny Nammavongsa had been arrested for two attempted burglaries and a shooting that took place in Sacramento earlier in the day. 

Through investigative efforts, Nammavongsa was identified as being involved in the Elk Grove residential robbery. Officers also recovered stolen property taken from the Elk Grove victim in the Nammavongsa's vehicle. 

Nammavongsa is being held on $250,000 bail for felony assault, discharge of a firearm and robbery and will be arraigned tomorrow afternoon. The other suspects remain at large.