SACRAMENTO POLICE DEPARTMENT News Release
		Release #08-10-02a August 10, 2002 For Immediate Release
						Media Office 916-264-5124  Capt. Sam Somers Sgt. Justin Risley, PIO ASO Tina Lee-Vogt AA Audrey Lee PCIII Cheryl Moore Internet: www.sacpd.org

On 08-10-02, at approximately 12:44 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department received a telephone call from a subject stating that his roommate just fired a gun inside their residence at 2025 West El Camino Ave., #148.  According to the caller, he and his roommate (Robert Vincent Gasperini-11-12-47) were in an argument over the payment of bills when Gasperini went into his room, slammed the door, then fired a gunshot.  The caller stated that Gasperini has a history of depression.

At approximately 12:50 p.m., Sacramento Police Department officers arrived and while attempting to secure the scene two additional shots were heard from inside #148.

The Sacramento Police Department S.W.A.T., Negotiation, and E.O.D. teams were called to assist.  The surrounding residences were evacuated.

At approximately 3:45 p.m., two additional shots were heard from inside #148.

At approximately 7:47 p.m., Sacramento Police Department negotiators were able to convince Gasperini to exit the residence.  Gasperini was taken into custody without incident.  A .357-caliber revolver was found inside the residence.

Gasperini was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance by Sacramento City Fire Department personnel.  This was due to statements made by Gasperini that he took a large amount of a prescription medication prior to the arrest.  Once medically cleared, Gaperini will be incarcerated at the Sacramento County Main Jail on charges of negligent discharge of a firearm.

Sergeant Justin Risley
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