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Johnny Balcorta

Gender : Male

Age : 37

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/02/2025

Location : Jibboom Street near Matsui Waterfront Park

City : Jibboom Street near Matsui Waterfront Park

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : Sacramento Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responded to a domestic violence call involving Johnny Balcorta, 37, who allegedly threw a knife, attempted sexual assault, and stole property including a BB gun. Police confirmed Balcorta had a felony no-bail warrant. He fled toward the Sacramento River near Matsui Waterfront Park. After an hour-long search, he was located holding what appeared to be a firearm. Police issued repeated commands to drop the weapon. A K-9 was deployed, and as it reached him, officers observed Balcorta armed and opened fire. He was struck at least once. Though initially reported as surviving with non-life-threatening injuries, Sacramento Police later confirmed Balcorta was killed in the incident. Bodycam, dispatch audio, and CHP aerial footage were released. Multiple agencies, including Internal Affairs and the DA’s Office, are investigating.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-police-body-camera-footage-pursuit-shooting-domestic-violence-suspect/64872768
https://www.fox40.com/news/local-news/sacramento-police-release-bodycam-footage-of-officer-involved-shooting-near-matsui-waterfront-park/
https://apps.sacpd.org/Releases/liveview.aspx?reference=20250502-023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccA8syWt1Lk
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article288805630.html