Who is Anibal Hernandezsanta? Suspect in shooting at ABC10 station in Sacramento

Anibal Hernandez-Santana faces firearm-related charges for the shooting at ABC 10 in Sacramento. He earlier sued CRIHB for wrongful termination.

Updated on: Sep 21, 2025, 01:13:41 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Anibal Hernandezsanta, a 64-year-old California man of Guatemalan origin, was arrested in connection with the shooting at the ABC affiliate station in Sacramento, California, on Friday. The shooting took place on Friday afternoon at around 1:30 p.m., as per the Sacramento Police Department.

A window that was stuck by gunfire is covered with a board at ABC10 (KXTV) in Sacramento, California. (REUTERS)

Anibal Hernandezsanta fired shots with an automatic rifle at the window of the ABC station. Bullets hit the windows and left the panes broken. No one in the newsroom of KXTV (ABC 10) was injured, the police confirmed. The probe to work out the motive behind the shooting is on, but as of now, no official comments on the motive have been made.

Notably, the shooting happened one day after there were protests at the station over the firing of Jimmy Kimmel by ABC and some of its affiliates. However, there is no existing link between the protest on Thursday and the shooting the day after. When the shooting happened, there were no protestors at the site.

Who Is Anibal Hernandezsanta?

Anibal Hernandez Santana faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied building, and negligent discharge of a firearm, CNN reported. His bail has been set at $200,000. As of now, his attorney has not been identified, and official details remain limited.

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Internet sleuths have dug up records of Anibal Hernandezsanta and claimed to have found information on his employment. They found that on February 1, 2019, Anibal Hernandez-Santana filed a lawsuit in Sacramento County Superior Court against his former employer, the California Rural Indian Health Board Inc. (CRIHB).

The suit, a labor and employment case, alleges wrongful termination, discrimination, and retaliation against the nonprofit that supports Native American health and social conditions in California. Hernandezsanta is set for his first court appearance on September 23, Tuesday.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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