To provide information quickly to our community, the Sacramento Police Department is releasing pertinent audio and video files from the August 10th officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 100 block of Dragonfly Circle.

This content consists of one narrated video, two body-worn camera videos, one dispatch audio file, and one audio file from the Crisis Negotiation Team. The videos begin when the SWAT team enters the residence and conclude when the suspect is taken into custody.

All materials 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 redacted audio.

Below is a summary of events known to us at this time:

On August 10, 2022, just before 1 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Dragonfly Circle. The initial call indicated that a male suspect, later identified as Isaiah Gardner, 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.

After the initial responding patrol officers attempted to make contact into the residence for several hours, officers from the Crisis Negotiation Team and SWAT responded to the scene to assist. Crisis negotiators were on the phone with the occupants of the residence for over two hours as they worked towards a peaceful resolution. SWAT officers formed a hostage rescue team that would be able to quickly enter the residence to prevent the victims from being harmed.

During this time, officers learned that the suspect was holding his family hostage inside a bedroom. At approximately 7:30 a.m., as negotiations continued, sounds of distress were heard from the wife and threatening statements were heard from the suspect.

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

Officers immediately rendered emergency medical aid, and the suspect was transported to a hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department. The suspect 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.

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.

The material being released today can be viewed through the YouTube link below:

Link for YouTube playlist of videos:

YouTube – Officer-Involved Shooting – 100 Block of Dragonfly Circle

The original press release for this incident can be found at the link below:

August 10, 2022 - Officer-Involved Shooting – 100 Block of Dragonfly Circle

The department’s use of force general order can be found at the following link:

Sacramento Police Department Use of Force General Order