2022-08-27: 2500 block of Del Paso Blvd

Summary

On August 27, 2022, just before 7:30 p.m., a Sacramento Police Department patrol officer was hailed by an assault victim in the 2500 block of Del Paso Blvd. The victim said she had been physically assaulted by a woman and provided the officer with a description of the suspect. That officer related the suspect description to an arriving officer. Additional officers responded to the area to search for the suspect.

An officer saw a woman matching the suspect’s description. The officer attempted to stop the suspect and she fled on foot down an alley. The officer followed the suspect in his patrol vehicle, giving multiple commands to stop, which the suspect ignored.

A second officer arrived at the opposite end of the alley and ordered the suspect to stop twice. The suspect charged the officer, abruptly pulled out a knife, and stabbed him, causing a serious injury. As the suspect stabbed the officer, he pushed her to the ground. 

The suspect then turned toward the other officer and began to get to her feet with the knife still in her hand. Both officers discharged their weapons, striking the suspect multiple times in the front and back. The shooting occurred over a time span of approximately two seconds.

Immediately following the shooting, additional officers responded to the scene to assist with medical aid and the safe detention of the suspect, who was still armed with the knife. Additional officers and equipment were in place in about four minutes. Officers approached the suspect, removed the knife from under her, and began rendering emergency medical aid, including CPR. Despite these efforts the suspect was later pronounced deceased.

The officer who was stabbed sustained a serious injury to his left arm. After being stabbed the officer applied a tourniquet to his injury in an attempt to slow the bleeding. The officer was later admitted to an area hospital for emergency surgery. The officer was released from the hospital two days later.

Audio and video releases

On September 9, 2022 SPD released video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, three body-worn camera videos, one in-car camera, and one private surveillance camera video. The videos begin when an officer is hailed regarding an assault and concludes when the injured officer is receiving medical treatment.

On September 21, 2022 SPD released video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, twenty-six body-worn camera videos, seventeen in-car camera videos, two videos from private surveillance cameras, and 1 dispatch audio file. The videos begin when an officer is hailed regarding an assault and conclude when the suspect is declared deceased by Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) personnel.

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 Playlist: Initial Release

22-240584: YouTube playlist for audio and video released on September 9, 2022

YouTube Playlist: Secondary Release

22-240584: YouTube playlist for audio and video released on September 21, 2022

Status and released records

This incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Division. A response and 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. The Sacramento Police Department is committed to transparency and additional records, including audio and video material, will be released as the investigation progresses.

Documents from 2022-240584

CSI Photos from 2022-240584

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