Gunfire and police sirens lit up the night in a Citrus Heights neighborhood Monday, after police fatally shot a man who allegedly brandished a weapon at officers. The shooting occurred shortly before 10:30 p.m. on the 7000 block of Grenola Way, about a quarter-mile from Auburn Boulevard.
In a news release on Tuesday morning, Citrus Heights police said dispatchers had received information about an armed man who was “acting strange.” Responding officers soon located the man and confirmed he was armed with a handgun, police said.
At least one officer fired his weapon at the man after he allegedly “brandished the weapon at officers.” The man, whose identity has not yet been released by the Sacramento County Coroner, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Metro Fire personnel.
During the incident, a low-flying law enforcement helicopter circled the area telling residents on a loud speaker to stay inside and lock their doors and windows.
Police said the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department “Bomb Squad” was also called in due to some “suspicious canisters” being found near the scene of the shooting. The canisters were later rendered safe.
No officers were injured in the shooting and police said there are no outstanding suspects.
As part of the investigation, police said any officers involved in the shooting will be placed on paid administrative leave. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Citrus Heights Police Department at (916) 727-5500.
Another shooting also occurred just two hours after the Grenola Way incident. In a Tweet on CHPD’s official Twitter account, police confirmed the second shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday on the 7500 block of Cook Avenue, near Auburn Boulevard.
Police said the second shooting was “unrelated,” but no other details were listed.
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