SACRAMENTO, CA — There was a massive police response to an active shooter incident at a church in the Arden area of Sacramento County Monday evening.
At least five people were killed.
The scene is near Wyda Way and Ethan Way — the site of ‘The Church in Sacramento.’
According to local media, a father fatally shot his three children before killing himself. The children are believed to be under the ages of 15-years-old.
Another person was also killed — it was unclear if the fifth victim had any relation to the suspect.
At 5:07 call came in. Shooting inside church.
Worker upstairs heard shot and more shots.
Left building and called.
Sac Sheriff says an adult male shot and killed his three children, all under 15 years old.
— Madison Wade (@madisoncwade) March 1, 2022
CONFIRMED BY @sacsheriff
-Suspect took own life
-Shooting in the main sacntuary/office
-call at 5:07p tonight, worker heard shot, left called 911.
-Father shot and killed 3 children under the age of 15
-5th person also deceased, no relation known. 5 dead total https://t.co/2pV4AJHl1R— Van Tieu (@Van_Tieu) March 1, 2022
Howe and Ethan and Howe and Cottage have a large police presence due to a shooting , please avoid the area. The Sheriffs Office PIO will be at the command Post located at the Home Depot on Howe and cottage.
— Sacramento Sheriff (@sacsheriff) March 1, 2022
HAPPENING NOW ➡️ Large @SacPolice presence on Ethan Way off Alta Arden Expy. Police helicopter overhead asking people to stay inside and lock their doors. SWAT vehicle just arrived.
1/ @kcranews pic.twitter.com/cb1w6a8pvV
— Brittany Hope (@BrittanyKCRA) March 1, 2022
BREAKING NEWS: @sacsheriff deputies responding to a shooting a church on Wyda Way in the Arden-Arcade neighborhood. There is a massive sheriff and police presence there right now. @van_tieu is on the scene and photojournalist Miguel Cano pic.twitter.com/VFBCNfe76z
— Madison Wade (@madisoncwade) March 1, 2022
#BREAKING Sac Sheriff now confirm five people have died. All died on scene. Shooter, a father, shot all the individuals and himself, according to the Sheriff’s Office. It appears to be a domestic situation. @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/e0MVwo8ihP
— Velena Jones (@velenajones) March 1, 2022
SWAT trucks and police helicopters were seen in the area and residents were being asked to stay indoors.
Law enforcement called the shooting isolated and said there is no danger to the public.
“Another senseless act of gun violence in America,” California Governor Gavin Newsom wrote in a tweet. “This time in our backyard. In a church with kids inside. Absolutely devastating. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and their communities. We are working closely with local law enforcement.”
We are actively monitoring the shooting at a church in Sacramento and working closely with local law enforcement.
Our thoughts are with the community, parishioners, and all those impacted by this horrific event.
— Office of the Governor of California (@CAgovernor) March 1, 2022
