2022-10-11: 6800 block of Di Lusso Drive (Elk Grove)

Summary

On October 11th, 2022, shortly after 12 p.m., Sacramento Police Department detectives responded to an apartment complex in the 6800 block of Di Lusso Drive in Elk Grove in an attempt to locate Terry Sharp, who had a felony arrest warrant and was the suspect in a June 2022 Sacramento assault investigation related to a possible bias incident.

The involved detectives were assigned to the Sacramento Police Department’s Career Criminal Apprehension Team (CCAT) who has the primary responsibility of locating and apprehending individuals wanted for serious felony crimes. Detectives assigned to this team work in a plain-clothes capacity and drive unmarked vehicles equipped with emergency lights and sirens.

Around 12:10 p.m., detectives observed Sharp in the complex and attempted to arrest him. Prior to contacting Sharp, each of the detectives put on their marked police ballistic vests and at least two detectives activated the red and blue police lights on their vehicles. Immediately after the detectives exited their vehicles, they verbally identified themselves as police and ordered Sharp to drop the firearm he was holding. Sharp then began manipulating the firearm he was holding as he continued to disregard officers’ commands. During this time, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

Immediately following the shooting, the detectives coordinated a plan to safely approach Sharp and administer emergency medical aid, which included the application of multiple chest seals and attempts to slow bleeding. The detectives provided aid until relieved by fire department personnel.

A loaded .40 caliber handgun (pictured below) was recovered from the immediate area where Sharp was taken into custody.

Audio and video releases

On October 28, 2022 SPD released video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, one body-worn camera video, one surveillance camera video, and one dispatch audio file. The videos begin when officers locate a wanted suspect and conclude when medical aid is being provided to the suspect.

On November 8, 2022 SPD released video and audio material related to this incident. This content consisted of one narrated video, fifteen body-worn camera videos, seven in-car camera videos, one surveillance camera video, two dispatch phone call recordings (from CCAT detectives) and one dispatch audio file. The videos begin when officers locate a wanted suspect and conclude when the subject is transported to a local area hospital by Cosumnes Fire Department (CFD) 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 Elk Grove Police Department's Investigation Bureau. An additional administrative investigation is being conducted by the Sacramento Police Department’s Force Investigation Team. This investigation will focus on policy, tactics, and training as it relates to the use of force. This investigation is monitored by the Sacramento Police Department Professional Standards Unit and the Internal Affairs Division. The City of Sacramento’s Office of Public Safety Accountability, Inspector General, and the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office are providing oversight by monitoring the investigation.

The Elk Grove Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this investigation to contact them at (916) 478-8063 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.