Body of Man Who Jumped into Sacramento River During Pursuit Found, Identified

Authorities recover remains of 37-year-old Redding resident Alex Abrams after he went missing during a police chase.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Shasta County Sheriff's Office dive team recovered the body of a man from the Sacramento River on Wednesday morning, later identified as 37-year-old Alex Abrams of Redding. Abrams had gone missing after jumping into the river during a pursuit with the Redding Police Department on February 8.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of fleeing from law enforcement and the risks involved when individuals choose to enter dangerous waterways. The recovery of Abrams' body provides closure for his family, but also raises questions about police pursuit protocols and water safety measures in the Redding area.

The details

According to authorities, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office dive team was called in to recover the body, which was found submerged in the river near the Highway 44 overpass and Sundial Bridge. The body was then transported to the Shasta County Coroner's Office for positive identification, which confirmed the deceased as Alex Abrams.

  • On February 8, Abrams jumped into the Sacramento River during a police pursuit.
  • On February 12 at around 10:20 a.m., the Shasta County Sheriff's Office dive team recovered Abrams' body from the river.

The players

Alex Abrams

A 37-year-old Redding resident who went missing after jumping into the Sacramento River during a police pursuit on February 8.

Shasta County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that deployed its dive team to recover Abrams' body from the Sacramento River.

Redding Police Department

The law enforcement agency that was involved in the pursuit of Abrams, which led to him jumping into the river.

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What’s next

The Shasta County Coroner's Office will continue its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Abrams' death.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for improved water safety measures and pursuit protocols in the Redding area to prevent similar tragic outcomes in the future.