DATE: May 30, 2025 / 7:41 p.m.
INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter, Assault with a Firearm
LOCATION: 25800 block of East Baseline Road, Highland
SUSPECT(S): Jacobo Hernandez, 43-year-old Male, Resident of San Bernardino
VICTIM(S): Confidential / San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies
SUMMARY: On Friday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 7:41 p.m., deputies from the Highland station responded to a service call regarding a man brandishing a firearm at a person on East Baseline Road. Upon arrival, deputies found Jacobo Hernandez in his vehicle, armed with a gun.
Deputies ordered Hernandez to exit the vehicle, and he refused. A lethal force encounter occurred during the incident, and Hernandez was struck by gunfire. Deputies provided medical attention and requested emergency medical personnel. Hernandez was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No deputies were injured during the incident.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Jacob Angelini, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Jacob Angelini or Sergeant Bryan Sprague
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#132501875 / H#2025-042
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
