Sacramento Police Release Suspect Sketch In May Shooting Death

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Sacramento police have released a suspect sketch and new images of the suspect's car from a murder in May.

The murder took place on Marla Way on May 19 when a man walked up to the door of a home and shot 53-year-old Balbir Dhami and his wife.

Balbir, who was awaiting sentencing for drug trafficking, was killed. His wife survived the shooting.

Police now have a sketch of the suspect. He's described as a male black, short, thin build, short hair, wearing a yellow sweatshirt.

balbir dhami suspect vehicle — The suspect vehicle in the shooting death Balbir Dhami is described as a 1999-2003 4-door gold Mazda Protégé or 323 with a black hood, black front and rear bumpers. (credit: Sacramento Police Dept.)

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 1999-2003 4-door gold Mazda Protégé or 323 with a black hood, black front and rear bumpers.

The Sacramento Police Department is asking anyone with information about this shooting to contact Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

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