Resident Manager Orelia “Lia” Anderson Killed in Apartment Complex Shooting in Sacramento

A heartbreaking incident unfolded at an apartment complex in south Sacramento on Monday, resulting in the death of Orelia “Lia” Anderson. The Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) has identified Anderson, 36, who served as the Resident Manager of Cardosa Village and River City Residence Club.

The tragic shooting occurred at the Cardosa Village apartments on 66th Avenue, a community designed for individuals with psychiatric disabilities and their children. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, 66-year-old Leslie Weikert, a long-time resident of the complex, was arrested on Monday night in connection with Anderson’s murder.

Orelia Anderson began her tenure with RHF in 2019 and was promoted to Resident Manager in 2020. She was known for her dedication and passion for her role and the residents she served. The Retirement Housing Foundation expressed profound sorrow in a statement, highlighting her commitment to RHF’s mission of assisting those in need.

“In discussions with her colleagues, Lia conveyed her passion for her role and her residents; she held RHF’s Mission of assisting those in need in high regard. We are devastated by this loss.”

In response to the tragic event, RHF has announced that grief counselors will be available to both staff and residents to help them cope with the loss. Anderson’s death has left a deep void in the community, and her dedication to her role will be remembered by those she served.

Leslie Weikert, who has lived at Cardosa Village since 1997, was taken into custody without the possibility of bail. The specifics of the dispute between Weikert and Anderson remain unclear. Weikert is scheduled to appear in court on July 31.

The community of Cardosa Village is mourning the loss of a beloved manager and advocate. Anderson’s commitment to her residents and her role in the community was exemplary, and her death is a significant loss for all who knew her.

The tragic death of Orelia “Lia” Anderson has shaken the south Sacramento community. As the investigation continues, the Retirement Housing Foundation and the residents of Cardosa Village will seek to honor her memory and the positive impact she had on their lives.