"He Was A Big Raiders Fan"

"NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA — A 10-year-old boys' birthday party ended tragically Saturday after an argument between his mother and uncle.

"It happened at a home on San Ardo Way in North Highlands. Police say around 6pm Saturday the brother and sister got into an altercation in the garage of the residence.

"The brother allegedly shot his sister before he turned the gun on himself. A number of family members and children were at the party when the shooting happened. However, police say all of them made it out safely. Neighbors gathered outside for hours in disbelief as authorities from the Sacramento Sheriff's Department processed the crime scene. A young boy may have witnessed the murder-suicide.

"It's not clear why the two victims were arguing but sources say the sister had been packing earlier in the day to move out.

"`They moved in about nine months ago. He was a big Raiders fan`, said Jay Reece, a next-door neighbor. Police have not released the identity of either victim. The brother is said to have been at least 40-years-old. The sister was in her 30's.

"Neighbors say the birthday party was for the sister's 10-year old son. It's not clear if he has any siblings."

From KTXL...