UPDATED, 11 AM: The man arrested for allegedly shooting into the lobby of Sacramento ABC affiliate KXTV (ABC10) was released from jail on bond Saturday, then taken back into custody by the FBI on a federal charge, according to Sacramento County Main Jail records.
Anibal Hernandezsantana, 64, of Sacramento, was arrested in connection with Friday’s shooting on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied building, and negligent discharge of a firearm.
Sacramento officials confirmed Hernandezsantana had been released from the jail by Saturday afternoon after posting $200,000 bail. He was then arrested later that day on federal charges, an FBI spokesperson told the Sacramento Bee.
Hernandezsantana is accused of violating federal statute 47 USC 333, which states no person can “willfully or maliciously interfere” with radio communications licensed or authorized by the federal government.
He remains in custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail.
The shooting Friday occurred one day after a protest was held outside the station over the network’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The motive of the shooting remains under investigation.
Hernandezsantana is scheduled to appear in Sacramento federal court Monday. He’s due to appear in Sacramento Superior Court Tuesday afternoon on the local charges. according to jail records.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired at the TV station shortly after 1:30 pm Friday. Sacramento Police Officer Anthony Gamble said at least three gunshots were fired at the building from a passing vehicle.
Police later was able to identify the vehicle, leading officers to a Sacramento residence and Hernandezsantana’s subsequent arrest.
ABC News photos showed three bullet holes in the window of the building’s lobby. The station said a person was in the lobby at the time of the shooting, but was not injured.
Hernandezsantana was being booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail.
In a statement to ABC News, ABC10 station owner Tegna, said it “is fully cooperating with law enforcement and have taken additional measures to ensure the continued safety of our employees.” Security also has been increased at the station.
The demonstration outside the building Thursday was part of widespread protests over ABC’s suspension of Kimmel following his comments about Charlie Kirk, including one held outside Disney studios in Burbank and another in Hollywood where Jimmy Kimmel Live! is taped. Attendees at the Sacramento protest held signs reading “First Amendment,” “Resist” and “You’re Next” among others.
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