Mother witnesses former police officer allegedly kill their 11-year-old son on home camera. Later, he is killed by police.

Early Tuesday morning, a former Sacramento County sheriff's deputy was fatally shot by law enforcement following a high-speed pursuit, just hours after he allegedly killed his 11-year-old son. The tragic event was reportedly witnessed by the boy's mother through a home security camera.

Marvin Morales, 40, died in an officer-involved shooting after crashing his vehicle along a California highway, according to authorities. The Sacramento County Sheriffs Office confirmed that Morales car collided near Interstate 5 and Highway 12, prompting deputies and officers from multiple agencies to fire at him. Morales was transported to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead.

Authorities have not confirmed whether Morales fired at officers during the incident. Local news footage captured the crashed vehicle at the scene.

The deadly chain of events began earlier that morning when Morales wife called 911 after witnessing him allegedly stab their son on home security cameras. The sheriffs office reported the homicide occurred around 8 a.m. on the 7600 block of Ferrell Way in Elk Grove.

Elk Grove Police immediately shared Morales vehicle information with surrounding agencies. Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper located the car and notified dispatch. Attempts to stop Morales led to a high-speed chase that concluded near Interstate 5 and Highway 12, ending in the fatal shooting.

Morales had previously served as a Sacramento County deputy but was terminated in February 2024 after an incident involving drugs. Reports indicate he had taken suspected methamphetamine from a suspect, ingested it in a sheriffs station bathroom, and overdosed on fentanyl, from which he was later revived. He resigned before being officially dismissed.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the shooting, and two deputies involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave during the inquiry.

Author: Sophia Brooks