Early Wednesday morning in downtown Sacramento, a man armed with a knife barricaded himself inside an apartment after a disturbance. Police were called around 2:30 a.m. to the 1100 block of 9th Street following a 911 hang-up. They found two people in a dispute, and after separating them, the man went into an apartment with a knife, as reported by KCRA.
SWAT and crisis negotiators are on the scene working to resolve the situation. According to the Sacramento Police Department on their X account, the public should expect a large law enforcement presence in the area.
🚨🚨 POLICE ACTIVITY: Officers are on scene of a disturbance in the 1100 block of 9th St. Preliminarily, the suspect has barricaded himself inside of an apartment with a knife. SWAT and Crisis Negotiators are on scene trying to get the suspect to peacefully surrender. Follow for… pic.twitter.com/yfCbcEUzFq
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) August 20, 2025
Heavy police activity has been reported since early morning on the 1100 block of 9th Street, where SWAT and crisis negotiators are engaging with a barricaded suspect, as mentioned by CBS Sacramento. No injuries have been reported, and authorities have not disclosed the suspect’s identity or motivations. Police are continuing efforts to resolve the standoff safely, and residents are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
