The Sacramento Brief Friday October 23, 2026 | Sacramento Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation, Early Voting & Events
Friday, October 23, 2026
A Sacramento County Sheriff’s investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting involving Citrus Heights police.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the incident began Thursday when a CHP officer had a suspect at gunpoint and the situation developed into a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit ended on Fulton Avenue near Michelle Drive, where authorities say the suspect exited his vehicle armed with a knife.
After repeated commands to drop the weapon, a Taser deployment was unsuccessful. A Sheriff’s deputy fired a less-lethal round, but authorities say the suspect…
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