ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Officers responded to a call of a person acting erratically and brandishing a firearm inside a restaurant. When officers attempted to contact the individual outside, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

Around 11:14 p.m., Friday, April 11, officers responded to a call regarding a person acting erratically and brandishing a firearm inside the In-N-Out at 9188 E. Stockton Blvd.

Responding officers arrived on scene and coordinated efforts to detain the armed suspect away from nearby patrons. However, as officers approached the suspect, who was standing in front of the restaurant, he took off running toward a busy parking lot and drive-thru while holding a firearm in his hand.

An officer discharged their service weapon, striking the individual. At the same time, a police K9 was deployed and assisted in apprehending the suspect, who was still holding the firearm.

Officers provided immediate medical aid and the suspect, a 50-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital where he is expected to survive.

No other individuals or officers were injured. 

A loaded firearm was recovered at the scene.

Once he is medically cleared, he will be identified and booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail on related charges.

This investigation is being conducted by the Elk Grove Police Department’s Investigation Bureau, which is standard practice for any officer-involved shooting. There will also be two independent reviews of the incident, one by the Elk Grove Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau as well as one by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. 

Per Elk Grove Police Department policy, the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave.