Sacramento father of woman killed in Valentine’s Day shooting seeks answers

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The family of Chasity Sparkman gathered for a candlelight vigil in honor of their daughter. 

The father and family of Chasity said they have many questions about what happened in the parking lot where she was killed. But they demand justice as they cope with her loss.”

“I still don’t believe it. I still feel like it’s a dream. I’m waiting on her to bust through the door,” said Alfonzo Sparkman, Chasity’s father.


Alfonzo said he’s angry and in shock knowing he will no longer hear from his 26-year-old daughter.

The mother of two was shot and killed on Valentine’s Day last week in the Lake Crest Village Shopping Center. Her family said, from what they know, she was meeting with her husband, but Sacramento police are still investigating what led up to her death. 

Alfonzo said he’s trying to get to the bottom of it. 

“I want to know the truth, cause it hits different. I’ve lost a lot, brothers, sisters, mother, father, stuff like that, cousins. But it’s different when it’s your child. You know, what I’m saying? I don’t have that kid blowing my phone up anymore,” said Alfonzo.

The father of 20 children said his daughter was studying Psychology at Sacramento City College. She mainly would focus on her music, work and caring for her kids. 

Her kids will now be adopted by her aunt, which was Chasity’s request. 

Alfonzo was seeking answer for why this happened to his daughter. 

“It’s like being hurt, sad, angry and afraid at the same time. Cause you don’t know where to be mentally. My emotions are all over the place,” said Alfonzo. 

Sacramento police said there are no suspects in custody. But they met with investigators Wednesday afternoon as they looked into leads to find those responsible. 

Alfonzo said he’s putting his trust in police and asking his community to bring to light any information they may have. 

“As soon as they get apprehended, I’ll feel a lot better. Once I know they’re in custody, I’ll be able to breath. Cause jail is hell for anybody. I feel once you’re behind bars, you’re deceased,” said Alfonzo.

A GoFundMe to support Chasity’s children is available here.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.