Man With Knife Shot by Police

In April, police released multiple videos from the scene.

The Sacramento Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the department’s dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.

The incident falls under the City Council’s policy on police use of force and California Senate Bill 1421. As a result, all relevant video and audio associated with the incident will be released to the public within 30 days.

The incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Professional Standards Unit. The department’s Force Investigation Team will also conduct a review focused on policy, tactics, and training related to the use of force. Oversight is being provided by the Office of Public Safety Accountability and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.

Police recovered the knife at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.

Officers quickly rendered emergency medical aid to the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Authorities said the suspect will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail once he is medically cleared.

Responding officers located the suspect, who was armed with a knife, in front of the school. Officers issued multiple commands for the suspect to drop the knife. The suspect refused to comply and continued advancing toward officers, at which point an officer-involved shooting occurred. One officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect at least once. During the incident, officers also deployed a less-lethal device.

On March 10, 2026, just before 6:45 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a weapon in the 3100 block of Northstead Drive. The caller reported that an adult male armed with a knife was chasing another adult male on a school campus.

Below is a summary of the events known at this time. The investigation into this incident is in its preliminary stages, and details may change as additional information becomes available.

Video from a Citizen user shows a large police presence on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3100 Block of Northstead Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3141 Northstead Dr.

In April, police released multiple videos from the scene.

The Sacramento Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the department’s dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.

The incident falls under the City Council’s policy on police use of force and California Senate Bill 1421. As a result, all relevant video and audio associated with the incident will be released to the public within 30 days.

The incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Professional Standards Unit. The department’s Force Investigation Team will also conduct a review focused on policy, tactics, and training related to the use of force. Oversight is being provided by the Office of Public Safety Accountability and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.

Police recovered the knife at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.

Officers quickly rendered emergency medical aid to the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Authorities said the suspect will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail once he is medically cleared.

Responding officers located the suspect, who was armed with a knife, in front of the school. Officers issued multiple commands for the suspect to drop the knife. The suspect refused to comply and continued advancing toward officers, at which point an officer-involved shooting occurred. One officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect at least once. During the incident, officers also deployed a less-lethal device.

On March 10, 2026, just before 6:45 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a weapon in the 3100 block of Northstead Drive. The caller reported that an adult male armed with a knife was chasing another adult male on a school campus.

Below is a summary of the events known at this time. The investigation into this incident is in its preliminary stages, and details may change as additional information becomes available.

Video from a Citizen user shows a large police presence on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3100 Block of Northstead Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3141 Northstead Dr.

In April, police released multiple videos from the scene.

The Sacramento Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the department’s dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.

The incident falls under the City Council’s policy on police use of force and California Senate Bill 1421. As a result, all relevant video and audio associated with the incident will be released to the public within 30 days.

The incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Professional Standards Unit. The department’s Force Investigation Team will also conduct a review focused on policy, tactics, and training related to the use of force. Oversight is being provided by the Office of Public Safety Accountability and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.

Police recovered the knife at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.

Officers quickly rendered emergency medical aid to the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Authorities said the suspect will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail once he is medically cleared.

Responding officers located the suspect, who was armed with a knife, in front of the school. Officers issued multiple commands for the suspect to drop the knife. The suspect refused to comply and continued advancing toward officers, at which point an officer-involved shooting occurred. One officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect at least once. During the incident, officers also deployed a less-lethal device.

On March 10, 2026, just before 6:45 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a weapon in the 3100 block of Northstead Drive. The caller reported that an adult male armed with a knife was chasing another adult male on a school campus.

Below is a summary of the events known at this time. The investigation into this incident is in its preliminary stages, and details may change as additional information becomes available.

Video from a Citizen user shows a large police presence on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3100 Block of Northstead Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3141 Northstead Dr.

In April, police released multiple videos from the scene.

The Sacramento Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the department’s dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.

The incident falls under the City Council’s policy on police use of force and California Senate Bill 1421. As a result, all relevant video and audio associated with the incident will be released to the public within 30 days.

The incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Professional Standards Unit. The department’s Force Investigation Team will also conduct a review focused on policy, tactics, and training related to the use of force. Oversight is being provided by the Office of Public Safety Accountability and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.

Police recovered the knife at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.

Officers quickly rendered emergency medical aid to the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Authorities said the suspect will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail once he is medically cleared.

Responding officers located the suspect, who was armed with a knife, in front of the school. Officers issued multiple commands for the suspect to drop the knife. The suspect refused to comply and continued advancing toward officers, at which point an officer-involved shooting occurred. One officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect at least once. During the incident, officers also deployed a less-lethal device.

On March 10, 2026, just before 6:45 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a weapon in the 3100 block of Northstead Drive. The caller reported that an adult male armed with a knife was chasing another adult male on a school campus.

Below is a summary of the events known at this time. The investigation into this incident is in its preliminary stages, and details may change as additional information becomes available.

Video from a Citizen user shows a large police presence on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3100 Block of Northstead Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3141 Northstead Dr.

In April, police released multiple videos from the scene.

The Sacramento Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the department’s dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.

The incident falls under the City Council’s policy on police use of force and California Senate Bill 1421. As a result, all relevant video and audio associated with the incident will be released to the public within 30 days.

The incident is being investigated by the Sacramento Police Department’s Homicide Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Professional Standards Unit. The department’s Force Investigation Team will also conduct a review focused on policy, tactics, and training related to the use of force. Oversight is being provided by the Office of Public Safety Accountability and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.

Police recovered the knife at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.

Officers quickly rendered emergency medical aid to the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital by the Sacramento Fire Department, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Authorities said the suspect will be booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail once he is medically cleared.

Responding officers located the suspect, who was armed with a knife, in front of the school. Officers issued multiple commands for the suspect to drop the knife. The suspect refused to comply and continued advancing toward officers, at which point an officer-involved shooting occurred. One officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect at least once. During the incident, officers also deployed a less-lethal device.

On March 10, 2026, just before 6:45 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a weapon in the 3100 block of Northstead Drive. The caller reported that an adult male armed with a knife was chasing another adult male on a school campus.

Below is a summary of the events known at this time. The investigation into this incident is in its preliminary stages, and details may change as additional information becomes available.

Video from a Citizen user shows a large police presence on the scene.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 3100 Block of Northstead Dr.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3141 Northstead Dr.