FONTANA, CA – A night of terror struck a busy shopping area in Fontana, resulting in three fatalities, including the assailant. The violence erupted around 10 p.m. on Saturday, claiming the lives of a man and a woman in their 40s, both pronounced dead at local hospitals.
An off-duty deputy from San Bernardino County, present at the scene, confronted the gunman, leading to a deadly shootout. The suspect, identified as a 45-year-old man, was killed during the confrontation.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, with police working diligently to piece together the sequence of events. Authorities are withholding the names of the deceased until relatives are informed.
Eyewitnesses described the chaos and fear that ensued. “It was a nightmare. People were just trying to get to safety,” one witness recounted.
The involvement of the deputy, now on administrative leave, is under review by the sheriff’s department. This standard protocol aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the aftermath of such incidents.
Community members and officials are extending their support to the bereaved families, and a vigil is being organized to remember the victims and provide solace to the community.
Fontana police have issued a call for witnesses and anyone with relevant information to aid in their investigation as they seek answers to this senseless act of violence.
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Author: John Nightbridge
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