In order to provide information quickly to our community, the Sacramento Police Department is releasing pertinent audio and video files from the November 14th officer involved shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of Juliesse Avenue.  The material consists of one narrated video, one body worn camera video, one in car camera video, one surveillance video and three dispatch audio files.  The videos being released today begin when the sergeant arrives on scene and ends when officers begin rendering aid.

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 14, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to reports of reckless driving on the 1600 block of Juliesse Avenue in North Sacramento.  When officers arrived on scene, they observed a boxing event at a warehouse on that block. A patrol sergeant remained in the area to conduct administrative tasks unrelated to the event.

At approximately 8:00 p.m. the sergeant observed a crowd beginning to flee from the warehouse.  One witness running from the scene told the sergeant that a Hispanic male was armed with a gun.  Shortly after, the sergeant heard shots being fired in the area of the warehouse.  The sergeant ran towards the gunfire and confronted an armed suspect who was pointing a firearm at the crowd inside of the warehouse.  The sergeant discharged his firearm, striking the suspect.  The suspect was later identified as 38-year-old Augustine Morales.

Surveillance footage from the same time frame captured Morales acting erratically and recklessly waving a firearm in the direction of the crowd.  The surveillance footage also captured Morales approaching the open doors of the warehouse and aiming his gun at the crowd while an unknown subject inside of the building fired a weapon in his direction.  Almost immediately after, the sergeant arrived and fired at Morales.

Officers rendered medical aid to Morales until relieved by Sacramento Fire Department personnel. The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. His firearm, and a partially loaded magazine, was recovered on scene.

Officers located a victim of a shooting who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Based on the investigation thus far, it is not believed the victim was struck by the sergeant’s firearm. The shooter from the warehouse has not been identified at this time.

“There are a number of unanswered questions regarding this incident and detectives are still seeking witnesses who may have additional information,” said Sacramento Police Department Sergeant Sabrina Briggs. 

“The department is grateful that our sergeant was on scene when the shots were fired,” said Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn. “He ran towards these shots and likely saved numerous lives by confronting an armed suspect.”

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:

20-336527: Officer Involved Shooting Video Playlist - 1600 Block of Juliesse Ave.

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

Officer Involved Shooting – 1600 Block of Juliesse Avenue

Sacramento Police Department Use of Force General Order