In order to provide information quickly to our community, the Sacramento Police Department is releasing pertinent audio and video files from the November 4th officer involved shooting that occurred on Park City Court.  The material consists of one narrated video, three body worn camera videos, one in car camera video, one unmanned aerial system video and 10 dispatch audio files.  The videos being released today begin with the initial response of officers and end when the suspect is declared deceased by fire personnel.  All videos being released from this incident have been redacted to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of those involved. Faces have been blurred and audio redactions are signified by muted audio.

Below is a summary of the facts known to us at this time.

On November 4th, 2020, the Sacramento Police Department call center received multiple calls regarding a disturbance occurring in an apartment on Park City Court in South Sacramento. One of these callers alleged several family members were currently being held hostage in an apartment.  Call takers also received a call from a male inside the same apartment, claiming he was being stabbed by another male.  Additionally, that same caller reported that the other male was armed with a firearm in addition to a knife.

When officers arrived, they identified the apartment where the assault was occurring and could hear a male screaming.  Officers observed an injured male on the ground with a large amount of blood around him.  The male suspect was also seen actively assaulting the man with a knife. One of the first arriving officers fired his rifle in defense of the victim, striking the suspect.

Officers deployed an unmanned aerial system to ensure no additional victims or suspects remained in the apartment. After the residence was deemed safe to enter, officers formed a contact team to approach the suspect, who was later declared deceased at the scene.  The suspect was later identified as 52-year-old Michael Wright.

A large knife was recovered near the suspect. The victim was transported to a local hospital and was found to have sustained multiple serious stab wounds during the assault.  The victim was treated for these injuries and has since been released from the hospital.  There were no other individuals located inside of the apartment.

This incident is still under investigation. The Sacramento Police Department is committed to transparency and additional videos will be released as the investigation continues.

The material is now available through the YouTube link below. These links will also be posted on our department’s website, Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter account (@sacpolice).

YouTube Playlist:

20-327203: Officer Involved Shooting on Park City Court

Link to original press release and SPD Use of Force General Order:

Officer Involved Shooting – Park City Court

Sacramento Police Department Use of Force General Order