Arrest Made in Elk Grove Axe Murder

Suspect has self-inflicted wounds police say

Last night Elk Grove Police Department responded to the 9500 block of Emerald Park Drive regarding a request to check on the well being of a male resident.

Responding officers arrived and located an unidentified male inside a rear bedroom of the apartment suffering from several stab wounds to the upper torso. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers also located a second person, 19-year-old Darrell Dewitt, inside the residence suffering from stab wounds to the upper torso. Medical personnel arrived and immediately began treating Dewitt in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Dewitt was transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment. Two additional men, who were detained at the residence, were transported to the police department for questioning.

During the course of the investigation, detectives developed information that Dewitt was responsible for the stabbing death of the male found in the rear bedroom. The murder weapon, believed to be an axe, has been recovered.

Detectives also believe the superficial injuries Dewitt suffered were self inflicted. Since the deceased has not been identified, detectives are unable to provide additional details about the relationship between the two men. The two men who were initially detained were later released.

Early this morning, Darrell Dewitt, who was still receiving medical treatment at a local area hospital, was taken into custody for homicide. When his medical condition allows, he will be transported to the Sacramento County Main Jail and booked for Penal Code 187(A) (Murder).

No booking photo of Dewitt is currently is available. Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Elk Grove Police Department Dispatch Center (916) 714-5115.