Fair Oaks, California – After a tense and dangerous situation lasting over seven hours, a standoff at a Fair Oaks apartment complex has finally come to an end. The scene, captured by LiveCopter 3, showed the man at the center of the standoff being apprehended by deputies and SWAT officers before being transported via ambulance.
The incident unfolded in the 8800 block of Winding Way near Hazel Avenue on Friday. Authorities, including Sheriff’s deputies and a SWAT team, engaged in a shooting and standoff at the Hazel Ranch apartment complex. The subject, isolated in an apartment, was in communication with deputies by phone. Gunshots were reported around 10 a.m., leading to a chaotic situation at the complex.
Sgt. Amar Gandhi confirmed that deputies fired at the individual but did not specify whether the suspect returned fire. Fortunately, all deputies involved escaped unharmed, and the man inside the apartment is presumed to be unscathed as well. Residents were evacuated from the complex, with one resident, Dominic Morales, capturing video evidence of bullet holes in his apartment walls.
The standoff prompted a robust law enforcement response, with personnel from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Folsom Fire Department, and PG&E crews on-site. As the situation unfolded, a nearby Mikuni restaurant was forced to close its doors, and authorities advised the public to avoid the area for safety reasons.
This developing story underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement and residents alike during such high-stress situations. Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation progresses to uncover more details surrounding this standoff in Fair Oaks.