SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In a tragic turn of events, a man suspected of fatally shooting two women outside a Sacramento County apartment complex took his own life in a dramatic encounter with deputies at Arden Fair Mall. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Ricky Hunter, was traced to the mall and confronted by law enforcement officers after exiting an AT&T store. Despite efforts to apprehend him peacefully, the situation escalated when Hunter pulled out a shotgun and inflicted a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest. As a result, he was rushed to the hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Deputies exercised caution by waiting until Hunter left the store before approaching him, as their priority was to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Upon seeing Hunter enter his vehicle, detectives swiftly moved in with guns drawn. Despite Hunter’s sudden and tragic actions, no shots were fired by the authorities. Following the incident, deputies provided immediate medical attention by administering a chest seal before rushing Hunter to the hospital for treatment.
LiveCopter 3 footage captured the aftermath of the incident, showing a vehicle with blown-out windows in the mall parking lot, marked with evidence indicators. The tragic events that unfolded at Arden Fair Mall were a direct result of a warrant issued for Hunter’s arrest in connection to the double homicide at The Eleven Hundred apartment complex. The shooting, which claimed the lives of two women, sent shockwaves through the community and law enforcement agencies.
The initial shooting took place late Wednesday evening outside the apartment complex, where deputies discovered two women suffering from gunshot wounds. Tragically, both women succumbed to their injuries at the scene, prompting an immediate search for the suspect. The subsequent events that transpired at Arden Fair Mall represented a tragic end to a manhunt that left a community in mourning. Such incidents serve as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty and the impact of senseless acts of violence on innocent lives.