Full Notification

DATE/TIME:         July 8, 2021/ 6:48 PM

INCIDENT:           Stolen Vehicle/ Deputy-Involved Shooting

LOCATION:          26000 block of Hillview Street, Highland

SUSPECT(S):       Suspect #1 - 17-year-old male, a resident of                                              Bakersfield (remains hospitalized) 
                              Suspect #2 - Maurice Johnson,  age 18, a resident                                of Colton
SUMMARY:  
On July 8, 2021, at approximately 6:43 PM, deputies received information about a stolen vehicle in the area of Third St. and Waterman Ave. They located the vehicle parked in front of a residence in the 26000 block of Hillview St. in Highland. There were numerous subjects inside and around the stolen vehicle. Deputies gave several commands to all of the subjects around the vehicle. Suspect #1, who was inside the driver’s seat of the vehicle, began stepping back, away from deputies and not following their commands. While attempting to take the suspect into custody, a deputy-involved shooting occurred. Deputies immediately rendered medical aid to the suspect. He was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment for his injuries and is expected to survive.

Suspect #2, Maurice Johnson, was carrying a loaded firearm. He was arrested for possessing a concealed firearm in public.

Investigators from the Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded to the scene and conducted an investigation.

No deputies were injured during the incident.

No additional information is available at this time. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Joseph Steers or Detective Amy Bilbao, 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 Amy Bilboa or Sergeant Joseph Steers

Station:               Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail

Phone No:          (909) 387-3589

Case No:             DR# 132102732  H# 2021-089

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department