Domestic violence suspect found dead in Sacramento apartment after barricading in apartment
SACRAMENTO — A domestic violence suspect barricaded in an apartment complex in the south Natomas area was found dead when authorities were able to get inside, Sacramento police said late Friday morning.
The scene unfolded at The Core Natomas apartments, located on the eastbound side of Interstate 80 at the West El Camino exit, Thursday night and continued throughout the morning.
The Sacramento Police Department said negotiators and SWAT were at the scene in an attempt to get the suspect to surrender peacefully.
Police said the suspect was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect has not been identified.
He was believed to be armed with a rifle, police said.
After hours of being evacuated from their home, residents were allowed to return.