Placerville, CA —
On the morning of September 7, around 6:30 a.m. CHP of Placerville found a female suffering from a gunshot wound, in a Chevrolet truck along eastbound Hwy 50 near Camino.
Officers were initially responding to a call of a disabled vehicle and found the victim dead at the scene.
CHP officers arrested a 38-year-old Scott M. Boyles, from Sacramento, in connection with the homicide, officials said. The suspect was reportedly taken into custody without incident.
CHP Placerville thanks allied agencies for their support.
“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our allied agencies, including the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, CalFire, El Dorado County Fire Departments, and CalTrans, for their invaluable assistance in ensuring scene safety and providing support throughout the investigation, a press release statement reac.
There is no ongoing threat to the public, and CHP continues to work diligently on this case.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information that could assist in the investigation is urged to contact the Placerville CHP office at 530-748-2450.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this difficult time. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
