[Margaret Williams]

[WES VENTEICHER, Sacramento Bee]

... training and the equipment they needed to clean up homeless camps safely under the Vietnam Veterans Bridge on U.S. Highway 50 in Placerville. ...

More: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article230195159.html

[Sergeant Auwae, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office]

(PLACERVILLE, CA) - El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist El Dorado County Fire at 4050 Sunset Lane in Shingle Springs.  Fire personnel responded for a medical aid and discovered a deceased person. 

[Margaret Williams, El Dorado County]

[El Dorado County Sheriff's Office]

Update 7:00 PM the scene is secured and no subjects are outstanding at this time. There will continue to be a law enforcement presence as we complete the investigation. More information will be released once it has become available. All are safe to return to the area. We do ask that you keep a distance and allow us to complete the investigation.

Update 4:30 PM - we have confirmed that Smith is in the residence and negotiations are underway.