RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – A tragic incident unfolded in Rancho Cordova, California, resulting in the loss of three lives after a shooting incident escalated into a standoff on Thursday.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office swiftly responded to a residence in the 3300 block of Hartselle Way at approximately 1:15 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a woman near the front entrance with a fatal gunshot wound. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
The situation took a dire turn as the suspected shooter barricaded himself inside the home, prompting a standoff that lasted until around 4:20 a.m. Deputies were forced to take lethal action to neutralize the threat posed by the individual, as confirmed by Sgt. Amar Gandhi, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.
Further investigation by authorities inside the residence revealed the lifeless body of a man, although the precise relationships among the three individuals involved remain unclear at this time, with their identities withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Both the fatal shooting and subsequent deputy-involved shooting are currently under thorough investigation by the sheriff’s office, in accordance with their established protocols. Law enforcement personnel implicated in the exchange of gunfire will be placed on administrative leave with pay during the investigative process.
As this tragic event continues to unfold, authorities are earnestly working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the loss of multiple lives in Rancho Cordova. Additional updates and details are expected as the investigation progresses.