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 Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 9:09 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers were dispatched to a report of a man brandishing a firearm near North 16th Street and North B Street. The caller reported that the suspect was walking in the roadway of North 16th Street waving a handgun in the air and pointing it at people. 

Officers arrived on scene at approximately 9:13 a.m. and located the suspect. Officers observed what appeared to be a firearm in the suspect’s pocket. Officers gave the suspect multiple commands to not reach for the firearm and to get onto the sidewalk. The suspect did not comply with the officer’s orders and continued to advance toward the officers while telling them to shoot him. Officers retreated while giving the suspect commands to stop walking toward them. The suspect continued walking toward officers and withdrew the firearm from his pocket. During this time an officer-involved shooting occurred. Three officers fired their handguns, and the suspect was struck. Sacramento Police Officers quickly rendered emergency medical aid to the suspect. 

The suspect was transported for treatment at an area hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department, where he remains in critical, but stable condition. The suspect will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail once he is medically cleared.

Officers recovered the firearm from the suspect which was later determined to be an imitation firearm (pictured below). No officers were injured during the encounter.

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. That 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, all pertinent video and audio associated with this incident will be released to the public within 30 days.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this investigation to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.  Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.