Early Sunday morning violence erupted on the streets of Folsom, resulting in multiple arrests and gun seizures. In a social media post from the Folsom Police Department, officials detailed how the chaotic brawl, involving several individuals, prompted urgent 911 calls around 2:00 AM near Sutter Street and Riley Street on April 13th.
The fight reportedly left a man unconscious who later regained consciousness. Witnesses claimed one of the men involved had brandished a handgun during the scuffle before fleeing in separate vehicles. As police sprung into action following the incident, an SUV containing two women was apprehended by Folsom PD while another vehicle, carrying two men, was stopped with the assistance of Citrus Heights PD.
Upon detention, officers discovered two loaded handguns, including one confirmed as stolen. After the subsequent investigation, it was concluded that two men were behind the assault leading to the man's temporary unconscious state. Meanwhile, the two women were implicated in another assault against two other women.
Arrests from the incident included Keolani Benavente and Akansei Finau, both from Sacramento, apprehended on misdemeanor assault charges and later released with court dates. Additionally, Philip Cade of Sacramento faces charges including battery causing great bodily injury, brandishing a firearm, and three firearms-related offenses. Alongside him, Raymond Brown, also from Sacramento, got booked for possession of a loaded firearm in public, and possession of a large-capacity magazine, both men were booked into the Sacramento County Jail.
The Folsom Police Department's statement acknowledged the community's role in swiftly reporting the chaotic episode, as well as the collaborative efforts of Citrus Heights PD in apprehending the suspects, ultimately leading to a "dangerous situation" being brought to a "safe resolution."
