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SBSD - Headquarters
Tuesday March 26th, 2024 :: 01:58 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Pursuit of Domestic Violence Suspect Leads to Lethal Force Encounter

DATE/TIME: March 23, 2024, 9:50 p.m.

INCIDENT: Assault on a Peace Officer
                  Lethal Force Encounter

LOCATION: Desert Area Southeast of the 15400 block of Halinor Street, Hesperia

SUSPECT(S): Keith Vinyard, 52-year-old Resident of Hesperia

VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies 


SUMMARY: On Saturday, March 23, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., a deputy with the Hesperia Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Keith Vinyard. Vinyard had an outstanding felony domestic violence warrant for his arrest and failed to yield. Vinyard fled from deputies, driving recklessly at a high rate of speed. At the end of the pursuit, Vinyard refused to comply with commands and threatened to shoot the deputy. As additional deputies arrived, Vinyard armed himself with a large metal object and a lethal force encounter occurred. Vinyard was struck by gunfire. Deputies provided medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. Vinyard was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and collaborated with the Department of Justice during the initial phases of the investigation. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting the investigation. Inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to DOJ at [email protected] or (916)210-6000.  


Refer: Detective Jacob Rollins or Sergeant Michael Warrick

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 890-4904

Case No. DR#192402073 / H#2024-025

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

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San Bernardino, CA 92408

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