Federal Investigation Into ABC10
🔫 Shooting Outside ABC10 Leads to Federal Charges
Federal authorities have charged Anibal Hernandez-Santana, 64,
after shots were fired outside Sacramento’s ABC10 (KXTV) building on September 19, 2025.
Several rounds hit the property, causing minor damage but no injuries, the Department of Justice confirmed.
⚖️ Federal Custody and Charges
Initially arrested and released on bail, Hernandez-Santana was later re-arrested on federal charges
of interfering with licensed broadcast communications and discharging a firearm within a restricted zone.
Officials said the case is being treated as a public safety matter, not politically motivated.
📄 Evidence Found
Investigators found handwritten notes naming public figures like Pam Bondi, Kash Patel,
and Dan Bongino, along with online posts showing political frustration but no confirmed threats.
📺 Aftermath
The shooting occurred a day after a protest over Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s suspension.
ABC10 has resumed operations under tighter security as the federal investigation continues.
