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SACRAMENTO -- A woman was killed and five people, including a 4-year-old, were injured Saturday following a drive-by shooting.

People were gathered at a barbecue at Vilandry Place and Ardith Way around 7 p.m. when a small compact vehicle drove up, according to Sgt. Tony Turnbull of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. That's when one of the occupants of the car allegedly began firing a gun towards the crowd from the passenger side. The car fled the scene.

When deputies arrived on scene the six victims were in the front yard, all having suffered gunshot wounds. The 27-year-old woman was pronounced dead upon the officers' arrival.

One of the victim's wives told FOX40 that her husband called her to say he had been shot in the leg as he was hanging out with friends at the gathering.

The four male victims, all in their 30s, and the 4-year-old were taken to local hospitals where some had to undergo surgery, reports The Associated Press. According to Sacramento Sheriff's, one of the adult victims is in critical condition.

It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting.

Detectives are asking anyone with information relating to this incident, to please contact the Sheriff’s Department at (916) 874-5115 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).

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