Man Arrested in Drive-By Shooting at Sacramento TV Station
A shocking incident unfolded on Friday afternoon when a drive-by shooting occurred at the ABC10 TV station in Sacramento, California, leaving no one injured but sparking concern for media safety. Anibal Hernandezsantana, 64, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies after firing at least three bullets into the lobby of the TV station.
According to the Sacramento Police Department, Hernandezsantana was taken into custody early Saturday morning and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. He faces charges including shooting into an occupied building, assault with a deadly weapon, and negligent discharge of a firearm. The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, but police are investigating the incident.
The drive-by shooting occurred just a day after protesters demonstrated outside the station over Jimmy Kimmel's show being suspended indefinitely by ABC. While it is not immediately clear if there is any connection between the two events, the incident has raised concerns about media safety and security.
"We take incidents like this very seriously," said a spokesperson for the Sacramento Police Department in an interview with NPR. "We are working closely with our partners at the TV station to ensure that everyone's safety is protected."
The ABC10 TV station, owned by TEGNA, has been serving the Sacramento community for over 50 years and employs hundreds of people. The station's management released a statement expressing gratitude that no one was injured in the shooting.
"We are shaken but grateful that our employees and visitors were not harmed," said the statement. "We appreciate the swift response of the Sacramento Police Department and will continue to work closely with them to ensure the safety of our staff and facilities."
The incident has also sparked a wider conversation about media safety and security, particularly in light of recent high-profile incidents targeting journalists and news organizations.
"This is a wake-up call for all of us," said a media expert who wished to remain anonymous. "We need to take steps to protect ourselves and our facilities from these types of threats."
The investigation into the drive-by shooting is ongoing, with police working to determine the motive behind the attack and identify any potential suspects.
As the community comes together to support the TV station and its employees, one thing is clear: media safety and security are a top priority in today's world.
This story was compiled from reports by NPR News and BREAKING: NPR News.
