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Driver shoots kidnapped man in trunk of car before deadly deputy shooting
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Génesis Miranda Miramontes and Lauren Coronado , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a home after reports of shots heard.
A deadly deputy shooting occurred in Chino Hills on Wednesday night, involving two crime scenes in a neighborhood. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a home after reports of shots heard. A suspect vehicle was spotted and a traffic stop was attempted, leading to a short pursuit.
The chase ended on Wandering Ridge Drive, where a passenger was taken into custody. The driver exited the vehicle and fired a shot near the trunk, where a person was inside. Further details about the incident are available from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, including information from public information officer Gloria Orejel.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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