An inquiry into the actions of a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputy is in motion after a man was fatally shot in a residential area of Loma Linda on Thursday afternoon. The events unfolded around 4:30 p.m. on the 26300 block of Snowden Avenue, where deputies had arrived in response to a 911 call. According to a statement obtained by KTLA, the suspect was contacted by deputies, and subsequently, a deadly force incident occurred. The identity of the deceased man has not been disclosed.
As reported by CBS News Los Angeles, the Sheriff's Department has revealed sparse details during the initial phase of their investigation. While it remains uncertain if the man was carrying a weapon when he was shot, what seemed to be a knife was found near his body. The incident did not result in any injuries to the deputies involved or other community members.
Fears have been stoked in the neighborhood, voiced by residents such as Brianna, who, being interviewed by KTLA, indicated she had witnessed the altercation while walking her dog. "I noticed that the yelling was a police officer and he was holding up his firearm and he fired his weapon ... It was more than once but I did not count how many times," said Brianna, emphasizing the unsettling nature of the incident in an area they recently made their home.
Further clarity on the events leading up to the fatal shooting remains forthcoming as the investigation by local law enforcement continues. A kitchen knife was spotted at the scene, as mentioned by ABC7. The Sheriff's Department, coupled with the police, is investigating further into the case.
