Below is a summary of the events known to us at this time. The investigation into this incident is in the preliminary stages and details may change as information becomes available.

On November 4, 2020 at approximately 7:49 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to multiple callers reporting a disturbance.  In addition, one caller reported that he was being stabbed by another male inside of an apartment on Park City Court.

When officers arrived on scene, the victim was on the floor surrounded by a large amount of blood and the suspect was threatening him with a knife. At least one officer then discharged their firearm at the suspect. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds and was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. The suspect was declared deceased on scene.

This incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Division.  A response and investigation into the incident will also be conducted by the Force Investigation Team.  The investigation will focus on policy, tactics, and training as it relates to the use of force. The Office of Public Safety Accountability and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office are providing oversight by monitoring the investigation.

This incident falls under the City Council’s policy on Police Use of Force as well as SB 1421.  As a result, the video and audio associated with this incident will be released to the public within 30 days. Detectives are in the process of identifying and retrieving video associated with this incident.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased after the next of kin have been notified.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this incident to contact the dispatch center at (916) 264-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.  Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.