Upon arrival, Balcorda flees on foot, holding what appeared to be a firearm. >> Johnny, stop. I'm going to take you to the ground. >> STOP. DROP THE GUN. DROP IT. He's got a gun to his head. >> Johnny, stop. Johnny, stop. Shortly after, he disappears into vegetation along the waterline near Matsui Park. Multiple agencies join the scene. Crisis negotiators repeatedly attempt contact with Balcorta, even leaving a voicemail. For about 30 minutes, officers broadcast over a PA system, ordering Balcorda to exit with nothing in his hands and surrender peacefully, warning AK9 would be deployed if he fled again. department. Any and all pedestrians, we need you to come up to the bike trail with your hands up at this point. Sack PD K9 Johnny Belor, we know that you are hiding down there. We do not want to have to hurt you. We need you to come out with your hands up, nothing in your hand, and surrender. You are completely surrounded. Attention on the ground. Attention on the ground. This is the Sacramento Police Department. Johnny Belort, you are completely surrounded. We know that you are hiding down by the riverbed. We need you to come out with your hands up, nothing in your hands, and surrender peacefully. >> Nearly an hour into the standoff, Balcorda is cited again and bolts. Officers issue multiple commands to stop, but he refuses. They had no choice but to rely on the K9 to track him down once