Sacramento ABC10 Shooting: Video Shows Attack on TV Station Building
Authorities are investigating after video captured gunfire striking ABC10’s Sacramento building amid rising tensions.
Sacramento ABC10 Shooting: Video Captures Gunfire at TV Station
Shocking video footage shows an individual attacking and opening fire on Sacramento’s ABC10 station building in California on Friday. The incident occurred shortly after reports that Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended, fueling speculation and drawing heightened public attention.
Police Investigating Shooting at ABC-Affiliated Station
The Sacramento Police Department confirmed that gunfire struck the ABC10 building at 400 Broadway, leaving visible bullet holes in the station’s lobby windows. Fortunately, no employees were injured. Officers are actively searching for the suspect and the vehicle involved in the attack.
Video Evidence Circulates Online
Clips shared on social media appear to show someone firing directly at the building, sending shockwaves across the local community. Investigators are reviewing the footage as part of their evidence collection.
ABC10 Responds
In a statement, ABC10’s parent company Tegna reassured the public that all staff are safe:
“While details are still emerging, we can confirm that shots were fired into our station earlier today. Thankfully, all employees are safe. We are cooperating with law enforcement and taking steps to ensure continued safety.”
Rising Safety Concerns for Media Outlets
The shooting has reignited debates over media safety, press freedom, and security risks for journalists in the United States. Authorities emphasized that while protests had taken place outside the station earlier in the day, none were active at the time of the shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or vehicle to come forward.
