A reported stabbing near 24th Street and Meadowview Road turned a stretch of South Sacramento into a crime scene lockdown Thursday, as officers threw up a perimeter and urged people to stay away. Neighbors described a heavy law enforcement response and clogged traffic while first responders worked the case.
🚨🚨POLICE ACTIVITY: Officers on scene of a stabbing in the area of 24th St and Meadowview Rd. A suspect was observed fleeing from officers with a firearm. Officers have a perimeter set in the area. Please avoid the area if possible.
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) April 16, 2026
What police say
According to the Sacramento Police Department, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the area of 24th Street and Meadowview Road when a suspect was seen running from officers while armed with a firearm. Police said they established a perimeter around nearby blocks and businesses and reminded residents that the department’s social media account is not monitored around the clock.
Meadowview has seen recent violence
The Meadowview Road and 24th Street corridor has been the backdrop for other serious incidents in recent years, including an October 2025 shooting that left one man dead, as reported by KCRA. That coverage highlights how the same stretch has repeatedly drawn the attention of law enforcement.
How to report tips
Authorities asked residents to steer clear of the police perimeter while the investigation continues and warned of possible traffic delays in the surrounding area. As detailed on the City of Sacramento police site, people should call 9-1-1 for emergencies, use the department’s non-emergency dispatch line for other concerns, or contact Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357 to share anonymous tips.
