SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Update: 11:15 p.m.
A man who allegedly had a knife on the light rail train was shot and killed by police near Sacramento City College Tuesday evening.
Sgt. Carlos Martinez, spokesperson for the Sacramento Police Department, said the person was reported around 5 p.m. In an update, police said multiple callers reported him being armed with a machete or large knife.
The train stopped near the 3800 block of 24th Street and police got the alleged knife-wielding man off the train and tried speaking with him. Police said, despite their efforts to de-escalate the situation, they used "less lethal munitions." However, police said they were ineffective.
Police opened fire after the knife-wielding suspect charged at police. He was shot at least once and was pronounced dead by first responders.
"We are in the early stages of this investigation. Our homicide, Internal Affairs and Professional Stand units are on scene investigating this incident. This incident falls within the city police and video will be released within 30 days," Martinez said.
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A shooting blocked off part of 24th Street in Sacramento Tuesday evening, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
The shooting involved an officer but no officers were hurt. It is unclear who shot their gun, how many bullets were fired if anyone was hit and what led up to the shooting.
Officials are advising people to stay out of the area of the 3800 block of 24th Street for the time being and traffic will be impacted.
The shooting happened near Sacramento City College's Hughes Stadium.
There is now a bus bridge in effect from 24th Street and Sutterville Road from the Sacramento Regional Transit City College Station.
No additional information was released.
