2024-09-14: Beloit Drive & Bell Avenue

Summary

On Saturday, September 14th, 2024 just after 4:30 p.m., Sacramento Police Department (SPD) patrol officers were working in the area of Beloit Drive and Bell Avenue. Officers observed a blue Ford Explorer drive by them in the opposite direction on Beloit Drive. After the two vehicles passed each other, officers saw the individual suddenly park the vehicle and leave it quickly. The officers turned around to further investigate, conducted a records check of the license plate, and found the registration to be expired and suspended. The officers began to search for the individual. Officers continued searching the area, looking for the individual who abandoned the vehicle. During that time, officers noticed that the individual was lying down on top of a nearby RV. An officer drew his firearm and began giving lawful orders to the individual.

The individual stood up, pulled his pants up, and then suddenly jumped off the top of the RV in an attempt to flee. The officers immediately pursued him. The individual resisted the officer and pushed the officer in the chest. During the struggle to place the individual into custody, one round was discharged from an officer’s firearm, grazing the man’s head. Officers rendered emergency medical aid. The officer sustained scratches to his wrist and knees from the altercation.

The individual was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He was discharged from the hospital the following day and was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges of resisting arrest as well as a felony no-bail warrant for being a felon in possession of a firearm. No weapon was located on the individual when he was taken into custody. During the course of the investigation, officers located illegal narcotics inside of the individual’s vehicle.

Audio and video releases

On October 1, 2024, SPD released video material related to this incident. This narrated video is comprised of one body-worn camera video, and two business surveillance videos. The videos begin with SPD officers investigating a vehicle with expired and suspended registration and conclude with officers providing emergency medical aid to the individual.

On October 14, 2024, SPD released additional video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, twenty-two body-worn camera videos, eighteen in-car camera videos, twelve surveillance videos, 2 cell phone video recordings, and two dispatch radio recordings. The videos begin with SPD officers investigating a vehicle with expired and suspended registration and conclude when the subject is transported to a local area hospital by paramedics.

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:

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.