Crime & Safety

Armed Suspect Surrenders Following Hostage Standoff In Sacramento

"The victim is safe," it said. "Reduced police presence will remain as detectives have responded to process the scene."

(Renee Schiavone/Patch)

April 27, 2022

An armed suspect who held someone hostage in a Sacramento home surrendered early Tuesday after a long standoff with police and the victim was safe, authorities said.

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The suspect was taken into custody in the early morning hours, the Sacramento Police Department said in a brief social media post.

“The victim is safe,” it said. “Reduced police presence will remain as detectives have responded to process the scene.”

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