If you know this suspect who attempted to murder a San Bernardino Sheriff deputy this morning please call 911. He is armed and dangerous. pic.twitter.com/3jI1aIn1rz
— SB County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) March 16, 2017
A manhunt is underway for a man police say shot a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy in Hesperia.
The deputy confronted the man after a suspected robbery and tried to pepper spray him, reports ABC 7. The suspect then brandished a gun and opened fire.
The deputy was struck, but was wearing a bulletproof vest, which saved his life. He was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. He has since been released.
Thank you for all the well wishes for our deputy who was shot this morning. He has been released from the hospital. https://t.co/YFAxXO3e3o
— SB County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) March 16, 2017
The suspect had walked out of the store at about 12:45 am without paying for vapes, according to NBC 4.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department released a surveillance photo of the man they are looking for. He is described as being in his 40s. He was wearing a collared shirt and dark sport coat inside the gas station’s convenience store and was driving a black Chrysler 200 sedan with paper license plates.
Last week, another deputy was dragged about 200 feet at the same gas station, notes the Sun.
Update: The suspect is in custody.
The suspect in the shooting of the @sbcountysheriff deputy in Hesperia has been taken into custody. No longer a danger! PR to follow. pic.twitter.com/VRqK75m0HZ
— SB County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) March 16, 2017
