To provide information quickly to our community, the Sacramento Police Department is releasing pertinent audio and video files from the January 29, 2026, officer-involved shooting that occurred near Exposition Boulevard and Challenge Way.

This content is comprised of one narrated video. The video begins with Sacramento Police Officers responding to a report of a robbery in progress at a bank in the 1600 block of Response Road 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 events known to us at this time:

On January 29, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department Communications Center received a call for a report of a robbery in progress at a bank in the 1600 block of Response Road. The caller reported a white male adult in his 30's or 40's wearing a green jacket, blue shirt, and in possession of a black backpack, just robbed the teller. The caller advised he saw the teller give the suspect money, exit the bank, and was last seen heading toward the fire station in the 1700 block of Response Road. 

Officers arrived on scene, contacted bank staff, and broadcasted updated information to additional responding officers. 

Additional responding officers began searching the area and located an individual matching the description of the suspect running near the 1800 block of Exposition Boulevard. Officers pursued the suspect and gave the suspect multiple commands to drop the firearm. The suspect did not drop the firearm. The suspect pointed the firearm at the officers, and an officer-involved shooting occurred.

Officers provided emergency medical aid to the suspect until the Sacramento Fire Department arrived on scene. The suspect was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Officers recovered what was later determined to be an imitation firearm on scene (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. 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 Senate Bill 1421. As a result, all pertinent video and audio associated with this incident will be released to the public within 30 days.

Conclusions regarding whether 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 - Officer-Involved Shooting - Exposition Boulevard & Challenge Way

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

January 29, 2026 - Officer-Involved Shooting - Exposition Boulevard & Challenge Way

The department’s Use of Force General Order can be found at the following link:

Sacramento Police Department Use of Force General Order