Source: California Deputy Investigated In Correctional Officer's Death

SACRAMENTO, Calif. --

A Sacramento County sheriff's deputy is being investigated in the shooting death of a correctional officer, a source said.

Sacramento police said they searched a locker at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center on Wednesday night. The deputy works at the facility.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department would not comment on the case, as it was being handled by the Sacramento Police Department.

Steve Lo, 39, was in full uniform and standing in his garage in the 8400 block of Tambor Way shortly before 5 a.m. Wednesday when he was fatally wounded by gunfire, police Sgt. Matt Young said.

Lo was found lying in the garage, police said. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters.

Lo worked with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He had been an officer for about three years.

The California Correctional Peace Officers Association is offering a $10,000 reward to help find the person responsible.

"We are deeply saddened by this terrible loss," CCPOA President Mike Jimenez said. "Our hearts are with Officer Lo's family, friends and co-workers during this extraordinarily difficult time."

Anyone with information may call Crime Alert at 916-443-HELP. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

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