Person shot after attempting to break into Sacramento County home, sheriff’s office says
Updated: 11:26 PM PDT Mar 19, 2026
A person was shot after trying to break into a home in Rancho Cordova on Thursday night, officials said. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said a person attempted to force their way inside a residence in the 2900 block of Hunt Drive around 9:15 p.m. The homeowner called 911 after repeatedly asking that person to leave. According to the sheriff’s office, the homeowner shot the suspect after they broke a window to gain entry into the home. Deputies responded to the scene, and the suspect was taken to a nearby hospital. They are expected to survive. The incident is under investigation.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. —
A person was shot after trying to break into a home in Rancho Cordova on Thursday night, officials said.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said a person attempted to force their way inside a residence in the 2900 block of Hunt Drive around 9:15 p.m. The homeowner called 911 after repeatedly asking that person to leave.
According to the sheriff’s office, the homeowner shot the suspect after they broke a window to gain entry into the home. Deputies responded to the scene, and the suspect was taken to a nearby hospital. They are expected to survive.
The incident is under investigation.
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