Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers.
Deputies respond to call of man brandishing gun
Lethal force encounter occurs
On Friday, May 30, 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 in the 25800 block of East Baseline Road. Upon arrival, deputies found Jacobo Hernandez, 43 of San Bernardino, in his vehicle, armed with a gun.
Deputies ordered Hernandez to exit the vehicle; 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 (Case No. DR#132501875/H#2025-042) 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.
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