2024-07-23: 3600 Block of Jasmine Street

Summary

This is a summary of facts known to us at this time. As the investigation progresses, new information may become available.

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 and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene to determine the circumstances of this incident.

Audio and video releases

On August 15, 2024, the Sacramento Police Department released pertinent audio and video material related to this incident. This content comprises one narrated video, made up of 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.

On August 21, 2024 the Sacramento Police Department released additional pertinent audio and video material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, nine (9) dispatch audio files, four (4) body-worn camera videos, and six (6) in-car camera videos. The videos begin with Sacramento Police Department officers contacting the caller on a welfare check call, and conclude when the subject is transported to a local area hospital by Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) personnel.

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. All video and audio released has been redacted to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of those involved. The faces and/or identifying materials have been blurred, and audio redactions are signified by muted audio with no accompanying sound. The material is available to the media and citizens through the YouTube links below:

YouTube Video: Initial Narrated Release

YouTube playlist for audio and video released on August 15, 2024

YouTube Playlist: Secondary Release

YouTube playlist for audio and video released on August 21, 2024

Status

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.

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.

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