officer-involved-shooting · Susanville, California

What happened after the Susanville officer-involved shooting involving Ngirasiau Sikong?

What happened?

Following the May 2026 officer-involved shooting in Susanville, California, the Lassen County District Attorney determined that the use of force by Officers David Lee and KC Capron was justified as self-defense and defense of others, resulting in no criminal charges against them.

Final outcome verified

Last checked: Jun 12, 2026
Sources: SierraDailyNews.com; Island Times News; Lassen County

Timeline

  1. At approximately 12:25 a.m., law enforcement responded to a domestic violence standoff in Susanville, California, involving Ngirasiau 'Derek' Sikong, who was behaving erratically and threatening children with a machete.

  2. During a standoff, Officer David Lee fired through a window after observing what appeared to be a downward strike with the machete towards a two-year-old child. As officers entered, Sikong charged them with the machete, wounding Officer Lee, who then returned fire.

  3. Officer Lee was treated at a hospital for a severe 10-inch laceration to his shoulder and subsequently released. Ngirasiau Sikong died from gunshot wounds, while the three children (ages 2, 4, and 8) were rescued unharmed. The Lassen County Law Enforcement Interagency Investigation Team began its review.

  4. The Lassen County District Attorney, Melyssah Rios, completed its review of the incident, determining that the use of force by Officers David Lee and KC Capron was justified as an act of defense of others and self-defense.

  5. The Susanville Police Department released critical incident video, including body camera footage, to the public. The District Attorney's report detailing the findings was also made publicly available on the County of Lassen website.

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