Sacramento, Calif. – A 56-year-old man shot and killed by Sacramento police following an alleged bank robbery has been identified as Andrew Anthony Baima, according to the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office. Authorities say the incident unfolded on January 29 near the 1600 block of Response Road — the same location where Baima previously committed a bank robbery in 2012.
Police confirmed that Baima had recently been released from prison in June 2025 after serving a full sentence for the earlier crime.
Incident Overview
The Sacramento Police Department said officers responded to a report of a bank robbery in progress at approximately 4:20 p.m. on January 29 along the 1600 block of Response Road.
According to law enforcement, bank employees described the suspect as an older man with dirty blond hair wearing a green jacket and carrying a backpack. Employees told officers the suspect claimed he had a weapon during the robbery.
When officers arrived, they began searching the surrounding area and soon located a man matching the description near the 1800 block of Exposition Boulevard. That individual was later identified as Andrew Anthony Baima, 56.
Timeline of Events
Police-released audio and video show officers pursuing Baima as he ran south toward Exposition Boulevard. Footage captures him crossing both westbound and eastbound lanes of traffic before continuing toward a sidewalk.
Officers can be heard shouting commands during the pursuit.
“Get on the ground!”
“Put it down!”
“Drop it!”
Authorities said Baima did not comply. One officer can be heard shouting:
“Gun in his hand!”
While running, Baima reportedly raised his right arm and pointed a dark-colored object toward officers. Two officers then discharged their weapons. Approximately six shots can be heard in the released recordings.
Baima collapsed at the scene. Officers rendered CPR and emergency medical aid until Sacramento Fire Department crews arrived. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Key Facts
- Andrew Anthony Baima, 56
- Incident date: January 29
- Location: 1600 block of Response Road
- Prior conviction: Bank robbery on June 29, 2012
- Released from prison: June 3, 2025
- Object recovered: Imitation firearm
- No officers or bystanders injured
Police later confirmed the object Baima held was an “imitation firearm,” meaning it was not capable of firing live ammunition.
Details From Police
Law enforcement stated that during the robbery, the suspect claimed he had a gun and kept his hand inside his backpack. A bank employee told officers:
“He claimed he had a gun. He had his hand in his backpack, saying just not to give him a big deal, that he’d shoot us up if we didn’t.”
Authorities said no officers or members of the public were injured during the incident. Exposition Boulevard was temporarily closed while investigators collected evidence.
The officer-involved shooting remains under investigation, which is standard procedure in such cases.
What Happened in 2012?
Court records show that nearly 13 years and seven months earlier, Baima committed a bank robbery on June 29, 2012, at approximately 1:30 p.m. — also along the 1600 block of Response Road.
According to criminal records, Baima approached a bank teller and demanded money. When the teller sought clarification, he reportedly said:
“Give me your top drawer.”
Records indicate he lifted his shirt to display what appeared to be a semi-automatic pistol described as silver on top and black on the bottom.
The teller handed over various denominations, including $20, $10, $5, $1, and some $100 bills. When she began offering $50 bills, Baima allegedly said:
“That’s it.”
He then exited the bank and was later identified through surveillance footage. Baima was sentenced in 2014 and served his full prison term before being released to parole supervision on June 3, 2025, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Additional Context
The case highlights the risks faced by bank employees and law enforcement during robbery situations. Even when weapons later turn out to be imitation firearms, officers must make split-second decisions based on perceived threats.
Law enforcement agencies nationwide emphasize compliance with police commands during high-risk encounters to reduce the likelihood of deadly outcomes.
Officials have not released further details regarding internal reviews or whether body camera footage will undergo additional public release.
Conclusion
The fatal shooting of Andrew Anthony Baima closes a chapter that began more than a decade earlier on the same Sacramento street. Authorities continue reviewing the January 29 officer-involved shooting, while confirming that no officers or civilians were injured during the incident.
As investigations move forward, the case underscores the complex challenges surrounding repeat offenses, public safety, and law enforcement response in active crime situations.
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