2023-02-09: Cantalier Street & Baseball Alley

Summary

On February 8, 2023, a carjacking occurred in the 100 block of Stanford Avenue in north Sacramento. During this incident, the victim stated that a masked suspect forcibly stole their vehicle and fled the area. A crime report was taken following the carjacking and the vehicle’s license plate was entered into a police database.

On February 9, 2023, at approximately 9:42 a.m., a Sacramento Police Department patrol officer located the victim's carjacked vehicle parked near Cantalier Street & Baseball Alley. The officer approached the vehicle and located one individual inside it who was later identified as Clayton Freeman. The officer gave the suspect numerous commands, but the suspect refused to follow them. As the suspect continued to ignore commands, he gained access to the driver side area and started the vehicle. The officer utilized a Conducted Energy Device (Taser) multiple times in an attempt to take him into custody, but it was ineffective.

As this struggle was occurring, a second officer arrived on scene. As the second officer exited his patrol vehicle to assist the first officer, the suspect gained control of the carjacked vehicle and accelerated forward. The suspect drove the vehicle into the second officer and his patrol vehicle.

As this struggle was occurring, a second officer arrived on scene. As the second officer exited his patrol vehicle to assist the first officer, the suspect gained control of the carjacked vehicle and accelerated forward. The suspect drove the vehicle into the second officer and his patrol vehicle.

As this struggle was occurring, a second officer arrived on scene. As the second officer exited his patrol vehicle to assist the first officer, the suspect gained control of the carjacked vehicle and accelerated forward. The suspect drove the vehicle into the second officer and his patrol vehicle.

Audio and video releases

On February 24, 2023 SPD released video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, three body-worn camera videos, and one in-car camera video. The videos begin when Sacramento Police Department officers contact a carjacking victim and conclude when officers begin to provide medical aid to an injured officer.

On March 9, 2023 SPD released video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, seventeen body-worn camera videos, nine in-car camera videos, three surveillance camera videos, one cell phone video recorded by a witness, three 911 phone call recordings, and one dispatch audio file. The videos begin when Sacramento Police Department officers contact a carjacking victim and conclude when an officer takes the suspect into custody at a local area hospital.

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 examination also will be conducted by the Department’s Force Investigation Team. This investigation will focus on policy, tactics, and training as it relates to the use of force.

The Office of Public Safety Accountability, the City of Sacramento Inspector General and the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office are providing oversight by monitoring the investigation.