Gunfire strikes fire engine after crash and fight near Sacramento-area gym
Two people, including a 14-year-old, are under arrest while a third suspect is hospitalized following a crash, shooting and fight near a gym in the Arden-Arcade area on Thursday evening.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said it happened at about 5:30 p.m. near the 24 Hour Fitness on Fulton Avenue near Hurley Way. Sacramento Metro Fire, which also responded to the scene, described the incident as a "vehicle accident with a violent crime assault."
Metro Fire said a rollover crash occurred first in the parking lot and left one person with critical injuries. The California Highway Patrol's North Sacramento division said one car containing the three people arrested was being driven erratically, seemingly doing donuts, when the driver crashed into five parked cars.
According to the sheriff's office, following the crash, the suspects noticed at least two bystanders were filming with their cell phones. The suspects assaulted one of the bystanders and were able to take his phone, but they were unsuccessful in taking the other bystander's phone.
Investigators said other onlookers observed these interactions and stepped in to help detain one of the suspects. This allegedly led to the 14-year-old suspect pulling out a gun and firing off shots. The Sacramento sheriff's office released footage of the shooting, showing an altercation followed by the teen firing off several shots toward a victim who was down on the ground.
The sheriff's office said a person who was shot was in critical condition. Metro Fire said one of its fire engines was hit by gunfire, but no crew members were injured.
Metro Fire said the three victims were treated at the scene before they were transported to area hospitals.
The sheriff's office said three suspects were under arrest: 35-year-old Avieon Spencer, 25-year-old Antwon Pace, and a 14-year-old. Pace was hurt in the crash and remains hospitalized, but deputies say he will be booked into jail on outstanding warrants once medically cleared.
Spencer had been hospitalized after he was detained by a K9 officer but has since been medically released and booked into jail. He faces charges of robbery and delaying a peace officer. Police said Spencer's bail was set at $50,000. He is expected to appear in court on Monday.
The 14-year-old suspect was booked into juvenile hall and faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and assault on a firefighter with a firearm, officials said.
The incident remains under investigation.
