Sacramento County deputies respond to Mather home after reports of shots fired

SWAT team called to the scene as suspect remains on site

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Sacramento County deputies, along with their SWAT team, responded to a home in Mather, California after receiving reports of shots fired in the area of McRoberts Drive before 1 p.m. Deputies have established a perimeter around the home and are currently giving the suspect exit instructions.

Why it matters

Incidents involving shots fired and SWAT team responses are concerning for the local community, raising questions about public safety and the appropriate use of law enforcement resources in residential areas.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to the Mather home after receiving multiple reports of shots fired in the area. A perimeter has been established around the home, and the suspect remains on the scene as deputies work to de-escalate the situation.

  • Reports of shots fired were made before 1 p.m. on February 12, 2026.

The players

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for responding to the incident and deploying their SWAT team.

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What’s next

The sheriff's office will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the incident develops.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for continued dialogue between law enforcement and the community to ensure public safety while also addressing concerns about the appropriate use of SWAT teams and other militarized police tactics in residential areas.