Sacramento Man Killed in CHP Officer-Involved Shooting

Authorities identify victim as 68-year-old John Correll Montue

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:55pm

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The Sacramento County Coroner's Office has identified the man killed in an early Friday morning officer-involved shooting near El Camino Avenue and Boxwood Street as 68-year-old John Correll Montue of Sacramento. The shooting occurred after Sacramento Police received a call for assistance from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) just after midnight. Sacramento police arrived on the scene and provided medical aid, but Montue was pronounced dead by the Sacramento Fire Department.

Why it matters

Officer-involved shootings are a sensitive and controversial topic, especially when they result in a fatality. This incident raises questions about the circumstances that led to the use of lethal force and the ongoing investigation by the Sacramento Police Department and District Attorney's Office.

The details

According to authorities, Sacramento police officers arrived on the scene shortly after receiving the call for assistance from CHP. The officers provided medical aid to Montue until the Sacramento Fire Department arrived, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. A firearm was recovered from the location of the shooting.

  • The incident occurred just after midnight on Friday, March 31, 2026.

The players

John Correll Montue

A 68-year-old Sacramento resident who was killed in the officer-involved shooting.

Sacramento Police Department

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

Sacramento County District Attorney's Office

Providing oversight and monitoring the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

California Highway Patrol (CHP)

The law enforcement agency that initially called for assistance from Sacramento police regarding the officer-involved shooting.

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What’s next

Sacramento homicide detectives are leading the investigation, and the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office is providing oversight by monitoring the investigation. The specific circumstances that led to the shooting are still unknown.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for continued scrutiny and transparency around officer-involved shootings, as well as the importance of thorough investigations to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding the use of lethal force by law enforcement.