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Officer-Involved Shootings

2022-07-17: 16th Street and A Street

Officer-Involved Shootings

2022-07-17: 16th Street and A Street

Summary

On July 17, 2022, around 10:36 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of 16th Street and A Street to attempt to arrest a 42-year-old man who was known to have a felony warrant for a violation of Post Release Community Supervision (probation). When officers located that suspect in the area, they attempted to gain his voluntary cooperation by talking to him but he refused to follow officers’ commands.

As officers continued to talk to the suspect, he walked away from officers, reached under a tarp and concealed his hands under a blanket. While his hands were concealed, he began to advance towards officers, telling them to drop their weapons. Officers backed up as the suspect continued to walk towards them while ignoring commands.

As the suspect approached the officers, one of them fired their duty weapon, striking the suspect. The suspect then fled from officers on foot. Officers were able to take the suspect into custody in the area of 16th Street and C Street where they rendered emergency medical aid.

The suspect sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department. After receiving medical clearance, the suspect was booked for his felony warrant and resisting arrest. No officers were injured during the incident. This investigation remains active, and no weapons were located in the immediate area of the suspect.

Press Releases

Audio and video releases

On August 2, 2022 SPD released video and audio material related to this incident. The material consisted of one narrated video, and two body-worn camera videos. The videos released On August 2, 2022 begin with the officers’ initial response and conclude when the suspect is taken into custody.

On August 11, 2022 SPD released video and audio material related to this incident. The material consisted of one narrated video, twenty-four (24) body-worn camera videos, eighteen (18) in-car camera videos, and one (1) dispatch radio audio file. The materials released on August 11, 2022 begin with the officers’ initial response and conclude when the subject is transported by Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) personnel to a local hospital.

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

22-199356: YouTube playlist for audio and video released on August 2, 2022

YouTube Playlist: Secondary Release

22-199356: YouTube playlist for audio and video released on August 11, 2022

Status

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.

Conclusions regarding if the actions of the officers involved are consistent with department policy, and the law, will not be made until all the facts are known and the investigation is complete.

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