Sacramento-area teen with ‘vibrant spirit’ identified by family as Tower Bridge stabbing victim

A victim who was killed Saturday evening after being stabbed repeatedly under Tower Bridge in West Sacramento has been identified by friends and family as a 16-year-old Antelope teen.

Friends and family said Kirill Trush, a Center High School sophomore, died in the fight not far from River Walk Park. The West Sacramento Police Department said previously a person died after police were called to the landmark for a person bleeding about 5:15 p.m.

“(Kirill) was a vibrant spirit with an infectious smile,” according to a GoFundMe created by the family.

The West Sacramento Police Department did not respond to requests for comment about the case or whether any arrests have been made.

Trush formed lasting bonds with teachers and peers as he attended Center Joint Unified School District campuses since kindergarten, Superintendent Scott Loehr wrote in a letter to parents.

The letter, provided to The Sacramento Bee, did not name Thrush and said a student died off-campus in an incident that did not involve other students. District officials on Thursday said in an email that the district could not confirm if Trush was related to the incident.

“Our community is deeply affected, and our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all who knew the student,” Loehr wrote. He also requested the media and public to respect the privacy of the family following the ordeal.

Trush was described by his family as a loving person who especially doted on his sister.

The family’s GoFundMe seeks donations for funeral and other expenses. It can be found here at bit.ly/4a8WKJX.

“We ask that you please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and may God bless each and everyone of you for your generosity,” the family said.