Homicide Investigation – 1200 block of Hillwood Loop in Lincoln
LINCOLN, CA –FEBRUARY 4TH 2026
“Release Number 2026-01
On February 3, 2026, shortly before 6:00 p.m., the Lincoln Police Department received a 911 call from a male individual reporting that he had shot another person inside a residence after the individual allegedly approached him with a knife.
Officers responded promptly to the scene and detained 35-year-old Zachary Siegfried. Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical personnel located an adult male inside the residence suffering from multiple apparent gunshot wounds. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Due to the nature of the incident, Lincoln Police Department detectives and a crime scene investigator assumed lead responsibility for the investigation. Investigators from the Placer County District Attorney’s Office also responded to assist. A thorough search of the residence and area was conducted for physical evidence and potential witnesses. A firearm was recovered from the residence.
Following interviews and scene processing, Siegfried was arrested on suspicion of homicide and booked into the South Placer County Jail.
This investigation is in its preliminary stages, and the full circumstances surrounding the incident remain under active review. At this time, authorities believe this to be an isolated event with no ongoing threat to the community.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office will release the identity of the deceased once next of kin have been notified.
The Lincoln Police Department urges anyone with information related to this incident to contact our dispatch center at (916) 645-4040.”
