DETAILS FROM THE CITRUS HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT

On January 13, 2022, at approximately 8:55 pm, the Citrus Heights Police Department received a 911 call regarding an intoxicated subject armed and brandishing a firearm in the area of Antelope Rd. and Tupelo Dr.

Officers responded to the area and located the subject armed with a firearm. Upon contact, the officers verbally engaged him and attempted to deescalate the incident; however, the subject pointed the gun at the officers. One Citrus Heights Police Officer fired his duty weapon, striking the suspect. Once the suspect was disarmed, Officers rendered medical aid. The suspect was transported to an area hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced deceased.

The suspect is described as a white male adult in his 30’s. His identification is being withheld until the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has notified his family.

Citrus Heights Police Department detectives are currently on scene conducting the investigation. The gun possessed by the suspect is in the custody of the investigators. Antelope Rd. and Tupelo Dr. will remain closed during the investigation.

We ask that any witnesses or anyone with information related to this investigation please call (916)727-5524.


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