A man who allegedly pointed a fake gun at Sacramento police is in critical condition after officers shot him.
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Around 9:09 a.m. on Tuesday, the Sacramento Police Department responded to North 16th Street and North B Street for a report of a man walking through the middle of the roadway while waving a handgun in the air and pointing it at people.
When officers arrived at the scene, around 9:13 a.m., they said they found the suspect with what appeared to be a firearm in his pocket. SPD reportedly gave the suspect multiple commands to not reach for the firearm and to get onto the sidewalk.
Police said the suspect did not comply with the officer’s orders and continued to advance toward them, 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, according to SPD.
Next, three officers fired their handguns and shot the suspect, according to SPD. He was taken to a local hospital, where he remains in critical, but stable condition. Police said the suspect will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail once he is medically cleared.A man is in critical condition after he was shot by Sacramento police for allegedly pointing a fake gun at them./Sacramento Police Department
Officers said they recovered the firearm from the suspect, which turned out to be an imitation firearm. No officers were injured during the encounter.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the incident can call SPD at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
