Deadly Police Pursuit: Suspect Fires at Officers, Killed in Shootout

On February 1, 2025, at approximately 11:45 p.m., an Elk Grove Police Department officer attempted to stop a Ford Explorer with no license plates near Auberry Drive and Spengler Drive. The driver, 22-year-old Jonnie Bartholomew, refused to stop and led officers on a pursuit through the southern portion of Sacramento County. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office deputies later joined the pursuit to assist.

As the pursuit reached the area of Sunrise Greens Drive and Elsie Avenue, Bartholomew fired at the pursuing officers and deputies, striking a Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle.

The pursuit continued northbound on Highway 99 before Bartholomew exited onto westbound Florin Road. At 69th Street and Lemon Hill Avenue, Bartholomew attempted a U-turn. An Elk Grove Police Department officer used their patrol vehicle to ram Bartholomew's vehicle.

A second Elk Grove officer exited his patrol vehicle and fired his service weapon at Bartholomew. The officer who rammed the vehicle also discharged his service weapon. Bartholomew was struck, while a female passenger inside the vehicle was not injured. As officers removed Bartholomew from the vehicle to render medical aid, a handgun was recovered. Despite life-saving efforts, Bartholomew was pronounced deceased. No officers or deputies were injured during the incident.

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