‘Officer-involved shooting’ in Morongo Valley leaves one person dead
Updated Sunday post:
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department released new details on Saturday's deadly officer-involved shooting.
It reports the incident was first reported Saturday around 3:30 p.m. at Covington Community Park.
Investigators said the suspect claimed he had a knife and a gun.
He reportedly led a pursuit around the park until investigators said he crashed into a patrol vehicle.
The man then reportedly got out of his car, armed with a knife, and charged at a deputy.
That's when investigators said he was shot and killed.
Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.
Original Saturday post:
We are following breaking news out of Morongo Valley.
We have learned one person is dead, following an officer-involved shooting according to CHP San Bernardino.
Our newsroom received several calls that the incident happened before 5 p.m. Saturday near Covington Park off the 62.
San Bernardino CHP confirms this is an officer-involved shooting investigation.
The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department tells us one man was killed during the "lethal force encounter."
No deputies were hurt during the shooting.
We are working to gather more details, stay with us for updates on this story.
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