To provide information quickly to our community, the Sacramento Police Department is releasing pertinent audio and video files associated with the Death-In-Custody investigation that occurred on July 23, 2024 in the 3600 Block of Jasmine Street.

This content comprises one narrated video, three dispatch audio files, two Body-Worn Camera videos, and one in-car camera video. The videos begin with Sacramento Police Department officers contacting the caller on a welfare check call and concludes with the Sacramento Fire Department providing medical aid to the individual.

All materials 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 July 23, 2024, just before 4:30 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to a welfare check in the 3600 Block of Jasmine Street. A family member reported that an individual was under the influence of narcotics and potentially going to harm himself. When officers arrived on scene, they located a male white adult (51 years old) matching the description given on the call, sitting nearby holding a knife. The individual threw the knife in the street, fled from officers, and entered a nearby parked vehicle. Officers continued to talk with the individual in an effort to de-escalate the situation. Ultimately, officers were able to remove him from the vehicle. The individual was detained in handcuffs and placed in the back seat of a patrol vehicle. As a precaution, officers requested the Sacramento Fire Department respond to evaluate the individual. The individual became unresponsive, and emergency medical aid was performed by Sacramento Fire personnel. The individual was transported to an area hospital, where unfortunately he was pronounced deceased.

Due to the male having a medical emergency while detained by our officers, the department initiated a death-in-custody investigation. Homicide Detectives responded to the scene and are working closely with Crime Scene Investigators to determine the circumstances of this incident.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office released the individual’s identity after the next of kin was notified.
This incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department's Homicide Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Professional Standards Unit. An 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 policy on video release. As a result, all pertinent video and audio associated with this incident will be released to the public within 30 days.

Conclusions regarding if the actions of the officers involved are consistent with department policy will not be made until all the facts are known and the investigation is complete. I will share additional details as the investigation progresses.

Link for YouTube playlist of videos:
YouTube Playlist - Death-In-Custody Investigation - 3600 Block of Jasmine Street

The original press release for this incident can be found at the link below:
Death-In-Custody Investigation - 3600 Block of Jasmine Street