Tragedy struck the quiet streets of Sacramento last Thursday when police were drawn into a deadly standoff that ended with two lives lost and a suspect in custody. According to a Facebook post by the Sacramento Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of 71st Street after a woman alerted her neighbor about a man with a firearm in her home. Upon arrival, officers heard a gunshot coming from the residence.
With the situation rapidly intensifying, officers had to quickly establish a secure perimeter. In the ensuing chaos, it was unclear whether the suspect had fired at the police or someone else. The standoff escalated as a SWAT team and Crisis Negotiators were brought in to resolve the situation. After hours of negotiation, the suspect was persuaded to peacefully surrender and was taken into custody without further incident…