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Incidents of Public Interest

Officer-Involved Shootings

Incidents of Public Interest

Officer-Involved Shootings

Information and overview

Officer-Involved Shootings and other instances of force resulting in serious injury or death are a significant event for officers and the community. Extensive resources are dedicated to these events to ensure an accurate, thorough, and transparent investigation takes place. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding such an incident, it is imperative that the event is diligently reviewed and the actions of the officers are thoroughly evaluated. These incidents weigh heavy on the hearts of officers and are a constant reminder of the challenges of law enforcement. The Sacramento Police Department (SPD) is committed to providing high quality training to officers and to use all means possible to deescalate situations and reduce deadly force incidents. Officers are trained to stabilize dynamic events, provide for the safety of the public, and provide care and compassion to the community they serve.

The department strives to model policies and procedures that implement best practices and reflect the high level of professionalism expected of Sacramento Police Officers. Additionally, as resources allow, the department will continue to upgrade equipment, develop less lethal options for officers, and research and provide modern training.

Below are links to further provide data and information about Officer-Involved Shootings.

2023 Incidents

Below, please find links to individual pages set-up to summarize and house records relating to officer-involved shootings involving SPD officers which occured in 2023.

February 9, 2023

Cantalier Street and Baseball Alley

May 20, 2023

Q Street and 29th Street

August 15, 2023

3800 block of 24th Street

September 12, 2023

300 block of L Street

2022 Incidents

Below, please find links to individual pages set-up to summarize and house records relating to officer-involved shootings involving SPD officers which occured in 2022.

April 14, 2022

44th Street and 14th Avenue

July 2, 2022

5600 block of Gilgunn Way

July 17, 2022

16th Street and A Street

August 10, 2022

100 block of Dragonfly Circle

August 27, 2022

2500 block of Del Paso Boulevard

October 11, 2022

6800 block of Di Lusso Drive (Elk Grove)

2021 Incidents

Below, please find links to individual pages set-up to summarize and house records relating to officer-involved shootings involving SPD officers which occured in 2021.

February 15, 2021

8500 block of Fruitridge Road

March 23, 2021

5900 block of Tangerine Avenue

September 6, 2021

3700 block of Redding Avenue

November 28, 2021

6200 block of Lemon Hill Avenue

2020 Incidents

Below, please find links to individual pages set-up to summarize and house records relating to officer-involved shootings involving SPD officers which occured in 2020.

April 11, 2020

7400 block of West Stockton Boulevard

July 21, 2020

2900 block of Ramona Avenue

September 1, 2020

1200 block of Rivera Drive

November 4, 2020

Park City Court

November 14, 2020

1600 block of Juliesse Avenue

December 13, 2020

3200 block of Arena Boulevard

2019 Incidents

Below, please find links to individual pages set-up to summarize and house records relating to officer-involved shootings involving SPD officers which occured in 2019.

June 19, 2019

Murder of a Police Officer - 200 block of Redwood Avenue

2018 Incidents

Below, please find links to individual pages set-up to summarize and house records relating to officer-involved shootings involving SPD officers which occured in 2018.

March 18, 2018

7500 block of 29th Street

September 6, 2018

2000 block of 1st Avenue

2017 Incidents

Below, please find links to individual pages set-up to summarize and house records relating to officer-involved shootings involving SPD officers which occured in 2017.

February 10, 2017

Del Paso Boulevard and Land Avenue

July 27, 2017

20th Avenue and 36th Street

September 7, 2017

1400 block of Janrick Avenue

September 11, 2017

3550 Marysville Boulevard

September 18, 2017

7600 block of Bellini Way

2016 Incidents

Below, please find links to individual pages set-up to summarize and house records relating to officer-involved shootings involving SPD officers which occured in 2016.

April 8, 2016

7600 block of Prescott Way

July 11, 2016

Del Paso Boulevard

November 6, 2016

400 block of North 16th Street

Process

When officers use force that results in serious bodily injury or death, an extensive and thorough investigation will take place. The Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide unit, Internal Affairs unit, and Force Investigation Team will respond to the scene to investigate. The Force Investigation Team will lead the administrative investigation as it relates to policy, tactics, and training. Additionally, investigators from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Sacramento’s Office of Public Safety Accountability will respond to provide oversight to these units.

The Sacramento Police Department conducts a Preliminary Review for any incident wherein in an officer discharges their firearm at another person. This is an initial, high-level review of the incident to evaluate our organizational performance in any significant event.

Once SPD's Homicide Unit has completed their investigation, and upon completion of the administrative investigation, the Sacramento Police Department conducts a final policy review. This review determines whether the actions of our employee(s) are in compliance with department policy.

After the investigation is completed by SPD's Homicide Unit, it is then forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office, which reviews the case to determine if the officer(s) actions were lawful. After the District Attorney’s investigation and review, a written report is issued which details factual and legal findings. This report is made available to the public. If it is found that the officer(s) actions were unlawful, the District Attorney will make the determination on how the case will proceed. The District Attorney’s Office provides detailed information about Police Use of Force on its webpage which includes their written protocol, frequently asked questions and reports by date of incident.

SDA Use of Force

SDA Police Use of Force Page

Investigative Protocol

SDA's Protocol for Investigation and Review of OIS and Other Uses of Force

SDA's FAQ

Sacramento County District Attorney Officer Involved Shooting FAQs

Policy and law

The Sacramento Police Department policies regarding the use of deadly force are consistent with the California Penal Code Section 835a, which states “Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use reasonable force to effect the arrest, to prevent escape or to overcome resistance. A peace officer who makes or attempts to make an arrest need not retreat or desist from his efforts by reason of the resistance or threatened resistance of the person being arrested; nor shall such officer be deemed an aggressor or lose his right to self-defense by the use of reasonable force to effect the arrest or to prevent escape or to overcome resistance.” Officers may use deadly force if, under the circumstances, the officer reasonably believes the suspect poses a threat of death or serious bodily injury, either to the officer or to others.

For information on Sacramento Police Department policies please see our Policies and Procedure page.