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 Monday, February 15, 2021 at approximately 9:53 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to a residence in the East Sacramento area after a victim called to report that her ex-boyfriend, whom she has a restraining order against, had burned their vehicle, threatened to kill her, and was possibly armed.

Shortly after, an officer located the suspect, an adult male, driving in the area. He was the only occupant of the vehicle. Officers attempted an enforcement stop on the vehicle and the suspect fled, leading to a pursuit. As the pursuit continued, assisting officers attempted to deploy stop-sticks in an effort to safely disable the suspect vehicle.

The pursuit continued into an industrial lot in the 8500 block of Fruitridge Road where the vehicle abruptly came to a stop and officers initiated a high-risk felony stop.  During the high-risk stop, two officers discharged their service weapons at the suspect striking him.

Officers formed a contact team and rendered medical aid until Sacramento Metro Fire Personnel arrived on scene to take over. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition and is expected to survive. No officers were injured during this incident.

There are no further details to release at this time. As the investigation progresses updates will be provided.  The investigation into the arson is being conducted by the Sacramento Fire Department.

This incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Division.  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 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.