San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies shot and wounded a man as they responded to a report of an assault in Apple Valley on Monday, officials said.
The incident took place about 8:25 a.m. in a residential neighborhood in the 15200 block of Pocahontas Street, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Mara Rodriguez said. When deputies arrived, they encountered a woman suffering from injuries.
“Deputies then encountered a male subject and a deputy-involved shooting occurred,” according to Rodriguez. “Both the female victim and the male suspect have been transported to a trauma center.”
No other injuries were reported, she added. No further details were available as detectives continued investigating the scene Monday afternoon.
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Anyone with information can reach the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to We-Tip at (800) 782-7463.
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