A family argument in South Sacramento turned into a chaotic early-morning pursuit on Saturday, when a juvenile allegedly opened fire on his father, stole his grandmother’s pickup, and led deputies on a chase that ended in a crash. The father was not injured, authorities said. Deputies later recovered a loaded firearm from the wrecked truck, and the juvenile was booked into Sacramento County Juvenile Hall.
Central Division patrol deputies were first called to Diana Way in the Florin area on reports of shots fired early Saturday, according to Action News Now. The sheriff’s office told local media the dispute began as a verbal argument before the juvenile allegedly grabbed a firearm and fired multiple rounds at his father. The father drove away from the scene.
How the chase ended
After the shooting, deputies located the grandmother’s pickup and tried to pull it over, but the driver reportedly refused to stop. The chase ended when the truck crashed into an iron-rod fence, and deputies detained the juvenile without further incident, per Action News Now. Officials said they found a loaded handgun inside the vehicle and noted that its serial number had been scratched off.
Booking and aftermath
Following the crash, deputies booked the juvenile into Sacramento County Juvenile Hall. There were no reported injuries to the father or to members of the public, according to Action News Now. Authorities said the investigation is still active as deputies work to piece together the full sequence of events.
Privacy and what comes next
The sheriff’s office has not released the juvenile’s age or any potential charges, citing state privacy rules for young defendants, officials told local media, per Action News Now. California law generally keeps juvenile case files and identifying details confidential under state welfare and institutions regulations, according to FindLaw.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line or submit tips to Crime Stoppers. Contact details and reporting options are listed on the agency’s media page at the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
