Citrus Heights carjacking suspect shot, killed by deputies on I-5 in Sacramento

Lanes along southbound Interstate 5 remain blocked near Arena Boulevard in Sacramento after deputies shot and killed a carjacking suspect during a chase early Tuesday morning.

According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, the incident started with a carjacking in Citrus Heights around 2:30 a.m. The victim reported that the suspect shot at least one round during the carjacking. 

Deputies spotted the stolen vehicle near Eastern and Marconi avenues about a half-hour later, sparking a chase. The suspect allegedly pointed a gun at deputies several times during the case, the sheriff's office says. 

Near the Sacramento International Airport, deputies were able to deploy a tire deflation device. The suspect then stopped on I-5 near Arena Boulevard. Deputies say the suspect then got out of his vehicle and allegedly pointed a gun at them. 

Four deputies then shot the suspect, the sheriff's office says. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. 

No law enforcement officers were hurt in the shooting. The suspect's identity has not been released.

Southbound I-5 was completely shut down in the area for most of the morning and the northbound direction was seeing slowdowns. As of noon Tuesday, only one lane was open. 

It's unclear how long the freeway will be blocked. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area, with traffic being diverted at Del Paso Boulevard for the time being.