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SBSD - Big Bear Sheriffs Department
Thursday February 9th, 2023 :: 03:40 p.m. PST

Advisory

Whittier Man Accidently Shoots Himself with Stolen Gun; Responding Deputies Locate Other Stolen Property

DATE/TIME: February 8, 2023, 9:09 P.M.

INCIDENT: Subject Arrested for Weapon Violations and Burglary

LOCATION: 42800 Block of Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake

SUSPECT(S): Abraham Macias, 21-year-old resident of Whittier

VICTIM(S): Confidential, People of the State of California


SUMMARY: On February 8, 2023, deputies responded to a local business after a person accidentally shot himself with a firearm. 

Deputies arrived at the location and determined Abraham Macias was manipulating a handgun when it discharged, striking him in his leg. Deputies provided life-saving measures until personnel from the Big Bear Fire Department arrived. Macias was transported to the Bear Valley Community Hospital and was treated for his injuries. 

Deputies conducted an investigation and determined the handgun was stolen from a recent residential burglary in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. Macias was also found to be in possession of numerous other stolen items from the burglary. 

Macias was booked into custody at the West Valley Detention Center for weapon charges and burglary. Macias is currently being held on $60,000 bail. Macias' arraignment hearing is scheduled for February 14, 2023, in San Bernardino County Superior Court. 

Unidentified property was also located and suspected to have been stolen.  Macias' photo is being released as detectives believe there may be unreported victims of burglaries and/or thefts.

If you recognize Macias and suspect you may have been victimized, please contact the Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or leave information on the website at www.wetip.com  

Refer: Deputy C. Blackwell, Big Bear Station; Detective D. Garcia, Rancho Cucamonga Station

Station: Big Bear Station

Phone No. (909) 866-0100

Case No. 162300158 / 112301682

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Big Bear Sheriffs Department
477 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

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