Man shot in Elk Grove hotel parking lot identified, police say shooting was not random

A man shot Wednesday after an argument broke out in an Elk Grove hotel parking lot has been identified as a Sacramento resident.

Derrick Michael Walker, 35, was identified by the Sacramento County Coroner's Office as the man killed in the shooting around 10:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express on the 2400 block of Maritime Drive.

In an update Thursday afternoon, the Elk Grove Police Department said in a news release that officers were dispatched to the scene after a 911 call about the shooting, which they said arose from an argument. A 911 caller told police a vehicle was seen leaving the hotel after shots rang out.

“This is an active and ongoing investigation, with detectives working diligently since the night of September 11,” said Sergeant Jason Jimenez, a department spokesman. “Based on the investigation to date, we can say that this is not a random act and that none of the parties involved were staying at the location where the incident occurred.”

Those with information about the shooting are encouraged to call Elk Grove investigators at 916-478-8060 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 916-443-4357 (HELP). Elk Grove police said tips, which can also be sent via text message using the keyword “Tip732” and message 274637 (CRIMES), may result in a reward of up to $1,000 .