Mother Killed Outside Sacramento Trampoline Park; Fresno Man Charged With Murder
A Fresno man is facing murder and attempted murder charges after a deadly shooting outside a Sacramento trampoline park killed 29-year-old Samantha Sue Cromwell and critically wounded another woman.
The shooting happened September 26 outside Urban Air Adventure Park on Arden Way in Sacramento.
Cromwell’s family said she was at the trampoline park to celebrate her son’s eighth birthday.
Sacramento police later arrested 36-year-old Edward Lee Daniel Tucker Jr. of Fresno. Prosecutors have since filed four felony charges against him.
The criminal case remains pending. Tucker has not been convicted, and the charges against him remain allegations.
Shooting Reported Outside Urban Air
Sacramento police responded to the 1700 block of Arden Way after receiving reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found two adult women suffering from gunshot wounds.
Cromwell died at the scene.
A second woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Court-related reporting later identified her as Faith Jenkins.
The shooting happened outside Urban Air Adventure Park while children and families were inside the business.
Witnesses told local news outlets they heard gunfire and rushed to protect their children.
Samantha Cromwell Was Celebrating Her Son’s Birthday
Cromwell’s family said she had gone to Urban Air to celebrate her son’s eighth birthday.
Relatives described her as a loving mother who cared deeply about her family.
Her stepfather told local reporters that much of Cromwell’s life revolved around her son.
Her death has also brought attention to allegations surrounding her relationship with Tucker.
Family Says Cromwell Was Trying to Leave Relationship
Cromwell’s relatives told CBS Sacramento that she and Tucker had been married.
Her family alleged that the relationship had become abusive. They also said Cromwell had been trying to leave the relationship.
Those claims come from Cromwell’s family.
Police have not publicly established domestic violence as the official motive for the shooting.
The case remains under investigation, and prosecutors will have to prove the criminal allegations against Tucker in court.
Fresno Man Arrested After Deadly Shooting
Investigators continued working the case after the shooting.
Sacramento police later identified Tucker as a 36-year-old Fresno resident.
Authorities arrested him and booked him into the Sacramento County Main Jail.
Prosecutors subsequently filed charges connected to the shootings of both women.
Prosecutors File Four Felony Charges
Tucker faces four felony counts in Sacramento County.
Prosecutors charged him with murder in the death of Samantha Cromwell.
He also faces an attempted murder charge in connection with the shooting of Faith Jenkins.
Additional charges include shooting at an occupied vehicle and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The murder and attempted murder counts also include firearm-related allegations.
Court reporting indicates Cromwell and Jenkins were inside a vehicle when they were shot.
Previous Fresno County Conviction Cited
The criminal complaint also references a previous Fresno County felony conviction involving Tucker.
That conviction prohibited him from legally possessing a firearm.
The previous case is separate from the Sacramento shooting and does not establish guilt in the current case.
Tucker remains presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty.
Second Woman Survived the Shooting
Jenkins survived the shooting but suffered serious injuries.
Early reports described her condition as critical.
More detailed reporting indicated that she required surgery and experienced complications while recovering.
Members of her family have also followed the criminal case and attended Tucker’s court proceedings.
Tucker Appears in Sacramento Court
Tucker later appeared in Sacramento court wearing an orange jail uniform.
Family members connected to both Cromwell and Jenkins attended the hearing.
Tucker remains in the Sacramento County Main Jail without bail.
His next court appearance is scheduled for October 13.
What Police Have Confirmed
Sacramento police confirmed that two women were shot near the 1700 block of Arden Way on September 26.
Authorities confirmed that one woman died at the scene while another was hospitalized with critical injuries.
The Sacramento County Coroner identified the woman who died as Samantha Sue Cromwell.
Police later arrested Tucker.
Prosecutors have charged him with murder, attempted murder, shooting at an occupied vehicle and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
What Has Not Been Confirmed
Police have not publicly released a complete account of what happened immediately before the shooting.
Investigators also have not publicly announced an official motive.
Cromwell’s family has alleged that she was trying to leave an abusive relationship with Tucker.
Those statements remain family allegations unless investigators or prosecutors independently establish them through evidence or court proceedings.
Tucker has not been convicted in connection with Cromwell’s death.
Case Remains Under Investigation
Sacramento police continue investigating the deadly shooting.
The criminal case against Tucker is also moving forward through Sacramento County court.
Additional information could emerge as prosecutors present evidence and investigators release new details.
Tucker is currently scheduled to return to court on October 13.
Central Valley Entertainment will continue following the case and provide updates as new confirmed information becomes available.
Quick Facts
Victim: Samantha Sue Cromwell, 29
Second shooting victim: Faith Jenkins
Suspect: Edward Lee Daniel Tucker Jr., 36, of Fresno
Date: September 26, 2026
Location: Urban Air Adventure Park area on Arden Way in Sacramento
Charges: Murder, attempted murder, shooting at an occupied vehicle and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Custody status: Held without bail
Next scheduled court date: October 13
