police-shooting · Yuba City, California

What happened after Yuba City police shot a man with a shovel?

What happened?

After Yuba City police officers shot Guillermo Figueroa, who was armed with a shovel and resisting arrest on February 26, 2026, he was hospitalized, released, and subsequently arrested on May 7, 2026, facing multiple felony charges including attempted murder, with investigations by several agencies ongoing.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 19, 2026
Sources: abc10.com; CBS Sacramento; Sacramento Bee

Timeline

  1. The incident occurs in Yuba City, California, involving Guillermo Figueroa and Yuba City police officers, resulting in Figueroa being shot and hospitalized.

  2. The Yuba City Police Department releases body camera and 911 audio footage of the incident, identifying Officers Emilio Campos and Christopher Doble as involved.

  3. Carrazco Law publishes an article discussing the legal obligations of police departments regarding the use of force in the context of the incident.

  4. Guillermo Figueroa is released from a Sacramento-area hospital after being treated for his injuries.

  5. Figueroa is arrested at a residence on Rapid Falls Drive and booked into Sutter County Jail on multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, with bail set at $655,000.

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