Highway 50 Shooting Ends in Tragedy | California News

A high-speed chase erupted on Highway 50 early Tuesday after a CHP officer attempted to pull over a car for having its headlights off—only to trigger a frantic pursuit through Rancho Cordova and Fair Oaks. The suspect, armed and dangerous, eventually crashed near Hazel Avenue, prompting a coordinated response from CHP, Citrus Heights PD, and Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Officers opened fire, fatally wounding the suspect, who was later rushed to the hospital. No weapon was confirmed at the scene. Westbound lanes from Hazel Ave to Sunrise Blvd remain shut down indefinitely, causing major delays—drivers are urged to find alternate routes. Authorities continue investigating, with updates to follow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2024f35bf08ce274