Deputies Shoot Armed Man in Domestic Violence Chase | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

In a high-stakes chase that ended in gunfire, deputies fatally shot a man during a domestic violence call after he fled and pointed a firearm at them. The suspect, who had allegedly assaulted his ex-wife and escaped by faking his death, was pursued and stopped on I-80 — where deputies engaged him after he refused to comply. The weapon was recovered, and while no officers were injured, the suspect died at the scene. The California Highway Patrol now leads the investigation, with authorities stressing transparency about the suspect’s arming was essential — and won’t compromise the probe. Listen…