Sactown TV: Suspect Held After Shots Fired At ABC10 Building

Saturday 11am Update: Sacramento police arrested 64-year-old Anibal Hernandezsantana in connection with a drive-by shooting at the ABC10 television station on Broadway. The incident occurred just after 1:30 p.m. on Friday, with at least three rounds striking a window of the building. No injuries were reported. 

Hernandezsantana faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied building, and negligent discharge of a firearm. He will be booked into Sacramento County Main Jail. The motive remains under investigation.

Police identified the suspect’s vehicle, leading to the arrest. The Sacramento Police Department condemned the attack, with public information officer Anthony Gamble stating, “This is unacceptable behavior. It’s not going to be tolerated in Sacramento.” Tegna, the owner of KXTV Channel 10, confirmed all employees are safe and said they are cooperating with law enforcement while enhancing security measures. 

The shooting follows recent controversy over ABC’s suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" due to the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.

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Shots were fired Friday afternoon into the building of ABC10 (KXTV), an ABC affiliate television station in downtown Sacramento. The gunfire struck a lobby window, leaving at least three visible bullet holes. No injuries were reported, though the building was occupied at the time, with one person in the lobby.

Police are investigating the incident as a drive-by shooting, where a vehicle approached the station, shots were fired, and the vehicle fled the scene.

Officers observed multiple gunshot impacts upon arrival and are actively seeking public tips, including anonymous ones. No suspect, vehicle description, or motive has been identified yet, and it's unclear if the station was specifically targeted or if the shots were random. Investigators remain on scene collecting evidence.

ABC10 is owned by Tegna Inc. which operates 64 news stations across 51 markets and is currently in the process of merging with Nexstar Media Group. Tegna issued a statement confirming the incident: "We can confirm that shots were fired into our station at KXTV earlier today. While details are still limited, importantly, all of our employees are safe and unharmed. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and have taken additional measures to ensure the continued safety of our employees."

The shooting occurred one day after a small protest of about 15 people gathered outside the station on Thursday, September 18, protesting ABC's indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The suspension stemmed from controversial comments Kimmel made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which drew backlash from affiliates like Nexstar and threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.