Officials were called around 6:25 p.m. Saturday about a houseguest who had a handgun and was threatening the caller's life.
AUBURN, Calif. — A man accused of shooting at police during a multi-hour standoff inside an Auburn home Saturday night was arrested after surrendering to authorities Sunday, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said.
Officials were called around 6:25 p.m. Saturday about a houseguest on the 800 block of Marguerite Mine Road who had a handgun and was threatening the caller's life.
The houseguest, identified as 35-year-old Roger Kenerly, allegedly began firing shots as officers were arriving to the home.
Auburn Police safely evacuated the residents of the house and ordered a shelter in place to neighbors in the area. The situation prompted the Placer County Sheriff's Office to send a crisis negotiation team.
In a Facebook post Sunday morning, police announced that they had arrested Kenerly after he peacefully surrendered.
🚨 INCIDENT UPDATE: Marguerite Mine Road Barricaded Suspect Arrested
Last night, officers with the Auburn Police Department responded to a residence on the 800-block of Marguerite Mine Road for a report of a barricaded subject. Upon their arrival, the armed suspect, identified as 35-year-old Roger Kenerly, began firing shots from inside the residence. PCSO’s Crisis Negotiation Team was then called to assist. After several hours, PCSO’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) was called in to take over the perimeter. Utilizing an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) for surveillance, SET effectively contained the area while neighboring properties were evacuated for everyone's safety.
Earlier this morning, our team was able to get Kenerly to surrender peacefully. We’d like to highlight the response team for demonstrating commendable professionalism and dedication throughout this challenging operation. We also want to recognize all the law enforcement personnel involved in this operation. Their teamwork, expertise, and swift response ensured the safety of the community.
The Auburn Police Department continues to lead this investigation and will handle forthcoming legal actions against Kenerly.
Posted by Placer County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, June 18, 2023
