2025-07-14: 3100 Block of Occidental Drive

Summary

On July 14, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a weapon in the 3100 block of Occidental Drive. The caller, who was also the suspect, reported to be armed with a sword and trying to kill his friend.

At approximately 1:45 a.m., responding officers located the suspect armed with a sword outside of his residence. Officers attempted to de-escalate and negotiate with the suspect to put the sword down. The officers also requested Crisis Negotiators to respond to the scene. For approximately 30 minutes, Crisis Negotiators attempted to get the suspect to put down the sword. The suspect refused, stating he wanted to end his life and that he wanted the officers to shoot him.

As Crisis Negotiators continued to speak with the suspect, he stood up, removed the sword from its sheath, and advanced toward officers, swinging the sword. At that time, officers deployed less lethal munitions. The suspect continued to advance toward officers, and an officer-involved shooting occurred. One officer fired their firearm, and the suspect was struck at least one time. Officers then detained the suspect and rendered emergency medical aid.

The suspect was transported to an area hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department, where he remains in critical condition. The suspect will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and resisting arrest.

Audio and video releases

On July 27, 2025, SPD released one narrated video related to this incident. The video begins with Sacramento Police Officers responding to a call for service of a suspect saying that he was armed with a sword and trying to kill his friend and concludes with officers rendering emergency medical aid.

On August 10, 2025, SPD released additional video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, thirty-six body-worn camera videos, twenty two in-car camera videos, one uncrewed aerial system video, thirteen surveillance videos, two cell phone videos from witnesses, fourteen dispatch 911 call audio recordings, and three dispatch radio recordings. The materials begin with Sacramento Police Officers responding to a call for service of a suspect saying that he was armed with a sword and trying to kill his friend 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. Some 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.