2025-05-13: 200 Block of North 16th Street

Summary

Below is a summary of the events known to us at this time. The investigation into this incident is in the preliminary stages, and details may change as information becomes available.

On May 13, 2025, at 9:03 a.m., the Sacramento Police Department Communication Center received a call of a man brandishing a firearm near North 16th Street and North B Street. The caller reported that the suspect was walking in the street, waving a handgun in the air and pointing it at people. At 9:08 a.m. the same individual called dispatch again to report that the suspect was now walking northbound in the street near the 200 block of North 16th Street.

A Sacramento Police officer arrived on scene at 9:13 a.m. and located the suspect. Two additional officers arrived shortly thereafter. Officers observed what appeared to be a firearm in the suspect’s pocket. Officers gave the suspect multiple commands to not reach for the firearm and to get onto the sidewalk. The suspect did not comply with the officer’s orders and continued to advance toward the officers while telling them to shoot him. Officers retreated while giving the suspect commands to stop walking toward them. The suspect continued walking toward officers and withdrew the firearm from his pocket. During this time an officer-involved shooting occurred. Three officers fired their handguns, and the suspect was struck. After the officer-involved shooting, officers removed the firearm from the suspect’s right hand and quickly rendered emergency medical aid to the suspect.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. After receiving medical treatment, he was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on multiple charges, including brandishing an imitation firearm and resisting arrest.

Officers recovered the firearm from the suspect. After investigators examined the weapon, it was determined to be an imitation firearm.

Audio and video releases

On June 6, 2025, SPD released one narrated video related to this incident. The video begins with Sacramento Police Department officers responding to a call for service of a man brandishing a firearm and concludes with officers rendering emergency medical aid.

On June 12, 2025, SPD released additional video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, twenty-six body-worn camera videos, twelve in-car camera videos, four surveillance videos, eleven cell phone videos from witnesses, three dispatch 911 audio recordings, and one dispatch radio recording. The videos begin with SPD officers responding to a call for service of a man brandishing a firearm and conclude when the subject is transported to a local area hospital 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:

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.