DATE: August 14, 2026, at about 10:50 a.m.
INCIDENT: Assault with a Firearm Results in a Deputy Involved Shooting
LOCATION: 300 Block of King Street, Mentone, CA
SUSPECT(S): Adult Male
VICTIM(S): Confidential – Southern California Edison (SCE) Employees
PRELIMINARY SUMMARY:
On Friday, August 14, 2026, at about 10:50 a.m., deputies from the Yucaipa Sheriff’s Station responded to a residence in the 300 block of King Street after a male subject reportedly fired a weapon at Southern California Edison (SCE) employees who were working along the roadway near his home. When deputies arrived, the suspect barricaded himself inside the residence.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) responded, and crisis negotiators attempted to communicate with the suspect and gain his surrender. Shortly after 2:00 p.m., the suspect fired at SED deputies, resulting in a deputy involved shooting, and the suspect was struck by gunfire.
Medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No civilians or deputies were injured during the incident.
The Specialized Investigations Division has assumed the investigation. Additional information, including the identity of the suspect, will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at:
https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites
Refer: Public Affairs
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. 042602469
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
