2026-01-29: Exposition Boulevard & Challenge Way

Summary

Below is a summary of events known to us at this time:

On January 29, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department (SPD) Communications Center received a call for a report of a robbery in progress at a bank in the 1600 block of Response Road. The caller reported a white male adult in his 30's or 40's wearing a green jacket, blue shirt, and in possession of a black backpack, just robbed the teller. The caller advised he saw the teller give the suspect money, exit the bank, and was last seen heading toward the fire station in the 1700 block of Response Road.

Officers arrived on scene, contacted bank staff, and broadcasted updated information to additional responding officers.

Additional responding officers began searching the area and located an individual matching the description of the suspect running near the 1800 block of Exposition Boulevard. Officers pursued the suspect and gave the suspect multiple commands to drop the firearm. The suspect did not drop the firearm. The suspect pointed the firearm at the officers, and an officer-involved shooting occurred.

Officers provided emergency medical aid to the suspect until the Sacramento Fire Department arrived on scene. The suspect was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Officers recovered what was later determined to be an imitation firearm on scene. No officers were injured during the encounter.

Press Releases

• January 29, 2026: Officer-Involved Shooting - Exposition Boulevard & Challenge Way
• February 13, 2026: Officer-Involved Shooting Video Release – Exposition Boulevard & Challenge Way

Audio and video releases

On February 13, 2026, SPD released one narrated video related to this incident. The video begins with Sacramento Police Officers responding to a report of a robbery in progress at a bank in the 1600 block of Response Road, and concludes with officers rendering emergency medical aid.

On February 23, 2026, additional video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, twenty-two officer body-worn camera videos, nine officer in-car camera videos, eleven surveillance videos, nine dash mounted camera videos provided by witnesses, two 9-1-1 call recordings, and two dispatch radio recordings. The videos begin with Sacramento Police Officers responding to a report of a robbery in progress at a bank in the 1600 block of Response Road, 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.