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SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
Thursday May 27th, 2021 :: 03:31 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Specialized Detectives are conducting an in custody death investigation in Yucaipa

DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 27, 2021                 12:02 a.m.
 
INCIDENT:    Residential Robbery / In Custody Death Investigation
 
LOCATION: 12500 block of 4th Street, Yucaipa
 
SUSPECT:    Adult male, name withheld pending next of kin notification
                         
 
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 12:02 a.m. deputies responded to a call that a suspect forced entry to the victim’s home and the homeowner had him detained. Deputies arrived and the suspect appeared to be suffering a medical emergency. Medical aid transported the suspect to Redlands Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
 
Detectives with the Specialized Investigations Division responded to conduct the investigation.
 
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
 
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Gardea, Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
 
Refer:             Detective Michael G ardea or Sergeant Michael Warrick
 
Station:          Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
 
Phone No.     (909)387-3589
 
Case No.       DR#142101601/602100112          H#2021-066
 
 
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department               

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SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
34144 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399

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