In Sacramento, several incidents occurred over the previous week. Here are the details:
- On February 2, 2025, an officer-involved shooting occurred at 69th Street and Lemon Hill Avenue. The incident began with a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Elk Grove Police Department, which ended in Sacramento. The suspect allegedly fired at pursuing officers and deputies, striking a patrol vehicle. The chase concluded with the suspect being rammed by a police vehicle and shot by officers after attempting a U-turn. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, and a handgun was recovered. The incident is under investigation by the Sacramento Police Department, with the Elk Grove Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office conducting separate reviews. The case number is not provided in the available sources.
- On an unspecified date, a homicide investigation led to the arrest of 30-year-old Jose Alfredo Cortes, who was taken into custody for outstanding unrelated warrants. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney’s office for review. Additionally, two juvenile males were arrested for a carjacking that occurred shortly after the shooting. Both suspects were booked at Juvenile Hall for felony carjacking warrants. The case number is 20250125-003.
For tips and information, please contact the Sacramento Police Department’s Public Information Office at (916) 808-0808 or email PIO@pd.cityofsacramento.org.
Any significant trends or patterns in these incidents are not immediately apparent from the available data. However, the incidents highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies in Sacramento to address and investigate criminal activities.
Emergency contact information for tips: Sacramento Police Department’s Public Information Office, (916) 808-0808, PIO@pd.cityofsacramento.org.
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