Sacramento man arrested for firing gun in street

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Sacramento police recently arrested a 26-year-old local man after reports of someone walking in the street and firing a handgun. Officers say they collected 13 shell casings and seized a .45-caliber pistol with a high-capacity magazine. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident and now faces shooting, firearm, and narcotics-related charges. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and public safety in Sacramento neighborhoods. While no one was hurt, the discharge of multiple rounds in a residential area raises alarm about the potential for harm and the need for continued law enforcement efforts to address illegal firearm use.

The details

According to police, officers responded to reports of someone walking in the street and firing a handgun. They were able to locate and apprehend the 26-year-old suspect without further incident. The officers collected 13 shell casings from the scene and seized a .45-caliber pistol with a high-capacity magazine from the suspect. He now faces charges related to the shooting, illegal possession of a firearm, and drug offenses.

• The incident occurred on February 15, 2026.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspect out on bail.