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SBSD fatally shoots man who allegedly fired at SCE workers, deputies in Mentone
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Danielle Smith , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department was called to the scene.
A fatal shooting occurred in Mentone on Friday. Authorities reported that a man had fired at utility workers near his residence. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department was called to the scene.
The man barricaded himself inside his home, prompting a response from specialized units. After a lengthy attempt to negotiate his surrender, the situation escalated. The outcome was fatal, with the man dying at the scene after being struck by gunfire.
Further information about the incident is available from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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