Armed suspect threatens to shoot family, prompting evacuation in South Sacramento

(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office investigated a barricaded incident in South Sacramento on Saturday afternoon.
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According to the SCSO, the barricade occurred around 4:30 p.m. on the 8300 block of Daylight Court.

The sheriff’s office said the man who lives in the residence was threatening to shoot his family members and was known to be armed.

SCSO said the family members were able to make it out safely.

Some homes in the area were evacuated; however, some chose to shelter in place, according to the officials.

After about an hour-long barricade, the suspect was detained by the sheriff’s office without incident.

SCSO stated no injuries were reported.

Map provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office of incident

Adoreil Ayoubgoulan

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