Watch CBS News

Homicide suspect identified after woman found dead in north Sacramento apartment

CBS News Live
CBS News Sacramento Live

SACRAMENTO — A homicide suspect, who remains at large, has been identified after a woman was found dead in a north Sacramento apartment last week, authorities said Monday.

On the afternoon of February 25, officers responded to a call regarding a possible body inside an apartment at the Mosaic Garden at Taylor Terrace Apartments along Taylor Street, the Sacramento Police Department said. 

Officers located the body of 20-year-old Lashae Harmon, who suffered at least one gunshot wound, just before 3:30 p.m.

Monday afternoon, Sacramento police said they were seeking the public's help in locating 29-year-old Cotrino McLin, Harmon's accused killer, and released a photo of him. 

colin-mclin-photo.jpg
Cotrino McLin Sacramento Crime Stoppers

McLin is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs around 230 pounds, police said.

It was not yet clear if Harmon and McLin knew each other. No details were available on a motive. 

Anyone with information relevant to the investigation should contact the Sacramento Police Department.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.