Bodycam Police shoot man with sword that takes his family hostage SWAT team Isaiah Gardner shooting

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Sacramento, California – On August 10, 2022, just before 1 a.m. at a home along Dragonfly Circle, body cam video shows the Sacramento police SWAT team shooting a man, now identified as Isaiah Gardner, who was holding his own family hostage.

Officers responded to the scene and learned that Gardner was armed with a sword and had barricaded himself in his home. With his wife and children allegedly not being allowed to leave, SWAT and a Crisis Negotiation Team were called to help. A hostage rescue team was also assembled.

Around 7:30 a.m., police say officers learned that Gardner was holding his family hostage inside a bedroom. Police say sounds of distress were heard from Gardner's wife while threatening statements from the suspect were also reportedly heard. This was when SWAT decided to move in and rescue the hostages. The bodycam video reveals the team quickly breaking through the front door and one officer firing on the suspect – who had a long sword raised next his family.

No officers or hostages were hurt in the incident, police say.
Gardner remains hospitalized, police say but is in stable condition. He will be booked into Sacramento County Jail once he's been medically cleared.