RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – A tragic incident unfolded in Rancho Cordova, resulting in the deaths of three individuals following a shooting that escalated into a standoff.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office swiftly responded to a residence on Hartselle Way in the early hours of Thursday, where they encountered a woman with a fatal gunshot wound near the front entrance. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Amidst the chaos, the suspected shooter barricaded himself inside the home, prompting a tense standoff that culminated in the authorities taking lethal action at around 4:20 a.m. The standoff concluded with the deputies fatally shooting the suspect, as confirmed by Sgt. Amar Gandhi, a representative for the sheriff’s office.
Inside the residence, deputies made the grim discovery of another deceased individual – a man. The exact relationships between the three victims remain uncertain at this juncture, with their identities yet to be disclosed by the authorities.
A thorough investigation into the deadly shooting is currently underway, with the sheriff’s office also conducting an internal inquiry into the deputy-involved shooting. Pursuant to protocol, the law enforcement officers involved will be placed on paid administrative leave during the investigation.
This remains a developing story, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The community and authorities are left grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event, seeking answers and closure in the wake of such senseless violence.