Sacramento Man Faces Federal Charges After Shooting at ABC10 Station

Anibal Hernandez Santana, 63, of Sacramento, has been charged with federal offenses after allegedly firing shots at the ABC10 television station. The incident occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, when Hernandez Santana reportedly fired one shot into the air and three shots into the station's lobby. An employee was present at the time, but no injuries were reported.

Following his initial arrest by the Sacramento Police Department, Hernandez Santana was released on bail. However, the FBI arrested him hours later, charging him with possessing and discharging a firearm within a school zone and interfering with a radio communication station.

A search of his residence and vehicle revealed a weekly planner with a note stating, "Do the Next Scary Thing," and another note referencing Jeffrey Epstein and mentioning individuals associated with the Trump administration, indicating they were "next."

Hernandez Santana is scheduled to appear in federal court on Monday, September 22, 2025. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for the firearm charges, and up to one year in prison and a $10,000 fine for interfering with a radio communication station.