DATE: August 15, 2026, at 9:55 a.m.
INCIDENT: Deputy Involved Shooting
LOCATION: Main Street and Escondido Avenue, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Adult Male
VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Deputy
PRELIMINARY SUMMARY:
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at about 9:55 a.m., deputies from the Hesperia Station were dispatched to the area of Main Street and Escondido Avenue regarding a male adult armed with a knife that was covered in blood.
Deputies contacted the subject and attempted to gain his compliance. He refused to drop the knife and entered the aqueduct. Deputies attempted to rescue the subject from the water using a rope but were unsuccessful. The subject was eventually able to grab a nearby ladder and climb out of the water.
The subject continued to refuse deputies’ commands and advanced toward them. A deputy involved shooting occurred, and the subject was struck by gunfire.
Deputies and fire department personnel immediately provided medical aid. The subject was airlifted to a trauma center, where he continues to receive medical care.
No deputies or other individuals were injured during the incident.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and has assumed the investigation. The scene remains active, and the investigation is ongoing. Additional details will be released when they become available.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact 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: San Bernardino County Sheriff
Phone No. 909-387-3700
Case No. 192605267
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
