Suspect Arrested In Shooting At NorCal ABC TV Station: Police

SACRAMENTO, CA — Authorities have arrested and charged a man in connection with Friday's shooting at ABC10 in Sacramento, according to police.

Anibal Hernandez Santana, 64, of Sacramento was arrested at a residence in the 5400 block of Carlson Drive after police linked his vehicle to the incident, police said in a statement. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied building and negligent discharge of a firearm.

Patch has reached out to the Sacramento Police Department for additional information.

Around 1:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to the ABC10 building located at 400 Broadway after receiving reports of gunfire. The building was struck by at least three bullets, Sacramento police Public Information Officer Anthony Gamble said during a news conference.

The building was occupied at the time, but no injuries were reported.

Officials told KCRA3 that a car was involved in the shooting, but no other information was released.

The network has been at the center of a national firestorm this week following ABC’s controversial cancellation of the Jimmy Kimmel Show, which drew protests in New York City and Los Angeles on Friday.

Police have not revealed a motive for the shooting.

The Sacramento Police Department encourages any witnesses with information regarding this investigation to contact the dispatch center at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP (4357). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted using the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app.