Elk Grove police release more information on Saturday night incident

The Elk Grove Police Department released more information on an incident that happened Saturday night near Bradshaw Road in Elk Grove.

ELK GROVE, CA – The Elk Grove Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday evening after officers responded to a reported arson on Bradshaw Road. During the incident, an armed suspect fled into a nearby field and later pointed what appeared to be a rifle at an occupied law enforcement helicopter, prompting an officer to fire their service weapon. The suspect was not struck by the officer’s gunfire and was later found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted injury unrelated to the firearm. The weapon in the suspect’s possession was subsequently determined to be a pellet gun.

On September 12, 2026, at approximately 6:04 p.m., officers responded to a reported arson at a residence in the 8600 block of Bradshaw Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered an RV trailer that had been set on fire by the suspect, who was known to the residents. Cosumnes Fire Department personnel responded and extinguished the fire. The suspect, an adult male, fled the scene. Officers located the suspect near Waterman Road between Sheldon Road and Calvine Road. The suspect refused to stop, ran from officers, and was subsequently located by the police helicopter armed with a rifle in a field.

One officer fired their service weapon after the suspect pointed the rifle at an occupied police helicopter hovering above the scene. The suspect was not struck by gunfire and was later found deceased after he took his own life by means other than his firearm.

The rifle was later confirmed to be a pellet gun.

No other individuals or officers were injured.

The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will make identification of the deceased.

This investigation is being conducted by the Elk Grove Police Department’s Investigation Bureau, which is standard practice for any officer-involved shooting that occurs in the City of Elk Grove. There will also be an independent review of the incident, by the Elk Grove Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau. Per Elk Grove Police Department policy, the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave.