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 September 6, 2021 just before 8:15 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 3700 block of Redding Avenue to conduct a welfare check on a known male subject in his 50’s. The reporting party stated that the male had been sending suspicious and erratic phone messages to them. During the same time frame, other officers were investigating a report of threats that possibly involved the same subject.

As officers approached the residence, they observed the described subject arm himself with a rifle and load it. At that point, officers withdrew from the immediate area of the residence, established a perimeter, and attempted to contact the subject. Officers also began to evacuate some residences in the surrounding area.

As the incident progressed, officers from the SWAT and Crisis Negotiation teams responded to assist. Crisis Negotiation officers were able to make sporadic contact with the subject from the protection of an armored vehicle. Throughout the night, the male, who was observed to be in possession of multiple firearms, repeatedly shot at officers on scene, and struck the occupied armored vehicle multiple times.

Around 5:10 a.m., almost nine hours after the initial call, the man emerged from the residence armed with a rifle. Three officers fired and the subject appeared to be struck at least once.

Almost immediately, officers used an unmanned aerial system (UAS) to perform a visual check of the subject from a safe distance. Officers then approached and began to administer emergency medical aid. Despite the efforts of the responding officers, the male succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased at the scene by fire personnel. Multiple firearms were located on scene, one of which is pictured below.

No officers were injured during this incident and no injuries have been reported in the surrounding community. This investigation is in its early stages and there are no further details to release at this time. As the investigation allows updates will be provided.

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 victim after 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.