To provide information quickly to our community, the Sacramento Police Department is releasing pertinent audio and video files from the May 13th officer-involved shooting that occurred near the 200 block of North 16th Street.

This content is comprised of one narrated video. The video begins with Sacramento Police Department Officers responding to a call for service of a man brandishing a firearm and concludes with officers rendering emergency medical aid. 

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 muted audio.

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

On May 13, 2025, at 9:03 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department Communication Center received a call of a man brandishing a firearm near North 16th Street and North B Street. The caller reported that the suspect was walking in the street, waving a handgun in the air and pointing it at people. At 9:08 a.m. the same individual called dispatch again to report that the suspect was now walking northbound in the street near the 200 block of North 16th Street. 

A Sacramento Police Officer (officer #1) arrived on scene at 9:13 a.m. and located the suspect. Officer #2 and officer #3 arrived shortly thereafter. 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. After the officer-involved shooting, officers removed the firearm from the suspect’s right hand and quickly rendered emergency medical aid to the suspect. 

The suspect was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. After receiving medical treatment, he was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on multiple charges, including brandishing an imitation firearm and resisting arrest.

The weapon pictured was recovered at the scene. After investigators examined the weapon, it was determined to be an imitation firearm.

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.

Link for YouTube playlist of videos:

YouTube - Officer Involved Shooting - 200 Block of North 16th Street

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

May 13, 2025 - Officer Involved Shooting - 200 Block of North 16th Street

The department’s Use of Force general order can be found at the following link:

Sacramento Police Department Use of Force General Order