sacramento-police-shooting · Sacramento, California

What happened after the Sacramento bank robbery suspect was shot by police?

What happened?

Following a bank robbery in Sacramento on January 29, 2026, police pursued and fatally shot suspect Andrew Anthony Baima, 56, after he pointed what was later determined to be an imitation firearm at officers; the incident remains under investigation.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 24, 2026
Sources: abc10.com; The Sacramento Bee; Sacramento Police Department City Portal; Sacramento Police Department City Portal

Timeline

  1. Andrew Anthony Baima was released on parole after serving a sentence for a 2012 bank robbery.

  2. Andrew Anthony Baima robbed a BMO bank in Sacramento and was fatally shot by police after a pursuit.

  3. The Sacramento Police Department released pertinent audio and video files of the incident.

  4. News outlets reported on the video release, confirming the suspect's identity and the use of an imitation firearm.

  5. The investigation into the officer-involved shooting remains ongoing, with no public reports of charges or disciplinary actions against the officers.

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