SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PSN) — A large violent melee in downtown Sacramento drew a major police response and repeated requests for emergency assistance. One person was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
According to police radio traffic and eyewitnesses who spoke with PSN, the incident unfolded across an area extending roughly a block north and a block east of 10th and K streets, including the areas of 10th and J streets and 11th and K streets.
During the response, additional officers and fire personnel were repeatedly requested Code 3, an emergency response using lights and sirens.
Sacramento police said officers patrolling near 11th and K streets observed multiple physical altercations break out just after 1:30 a.m. Officers contacted several involved parties; however, all involved declined to file a report, the department said in a statement.
The Sacramento Fire Department transported one injured person to an area hospital. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening and that all other involved parties declined medical aid.
According to police radio traffic and PSN’s observations, several people were detained during the incident.
According to witnesses and police radio traffic, approximately 20 individuals were involved in the incident.
This story will be updated as additional information becomes available.