On August 10, 2022, just before 1 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the 100 block of Dragonfly Circle based on information that a male was armed with a sword and had barricaded himself in his residence with his wife and children. Additional information was received from the wife that she was not being allowed to leave with her children.

Officers from the Crisis Negotiation Team and SWAT responded to assist at the scene. For several hours, numerous attempts were made to de-escalate the hostage situation. During this time, officers learned that the male was holding his family inside a bedroom. At approximately 7:30 a.m., as negotiations continued, sounds of distress from the wife and threats from the male were heard from inside the home.

SWAT officers quickly entered the residence to rescue the hostages. They encountered the male holding a long sword raised next to his wife and children. One officer fired their duty weapon, striking him.

Officers immediately rendered emergency medical aid, and the male was transported to a hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department. The male is currently in stable condition and, after receiving medical clearance, will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on false imprisonment charges. No hostages or officers were injured during this incident.

This incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department's Homicide Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Professional Standards Unit. 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.

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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.