Newly released footage shows an officer-involved shooting of an ex-Sacramento county deputy, who allegedly stabbed his 11-year-old son.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — New dash camera and body camera footage has been released showing an officer-involved shooting in which a former Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy was killed after authorities say he stabbed his 11-year-old son to death.

A woman who identified herself as the children’s mother called 911 from work after seeing an assault between Morales and his son on cameras inside the home, Elk Grove police previously said. Officers responded to the Ferrell Way residence and found an 11-year-old boy with stab wounds and a 6-year-old girl who was unharmed, police said. 

Deputies administered CPR to the boy, who was taken to a hospital and later died, authorities said.

Video released by the sheriff’s office shows deputies tracking Morales’ vehicle as it traveled south on Interstate 5. Spike strips were later deployed on Highway 12 in San Joaquin County.

Authorities said Morales lost control of the vehicle, which veered off the freeway, became airborne and crashed into a tree down an embankment.

According to the footage, officers approached the crashed vehicle and repeatedly ordered Morales to exit and walk toward them. Morales was seen holding an object before dropping it, officials said.

Authorities said Morales ignored commands and began reaching back into the vehicle. He was then seen pulling out what deputies said appeared to be a rifle and pointing it toward officers.

Officers opened fire. Morales was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.

The California Department of Justice is investigating the officer-involved shooting. State law requires the department to review all officer-involved shootings that involve unarmed civilians. 

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