According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, on Monday, December 8, 2008, deputies from the Highland Sheriff’s Station responded to a 911 call reporting a residential robbery. Upon arrival, deputies were informed by a witness that two men armed with handguns had entered an apartment at 25847 9th Street, and were robbing the occupants of the residence. The house was occupied by 5 adults and 4 children ages 6 months (twins), 5 years, and 15 years.
The first responding deputies observed Sergio Jimenez, 23 of San Bernardino, inside the residence from the front window. As deputies were awaiting the arrival of additional officers, both suspects burst out of the front door and began shooting. The second suspect was shot during the ensuing gun battle and was taken to a local hospital where he died during surgery.
Jimenez fled on foot but was caught nearby by a San Bernardino Police Department K-9 unit. He was booked at the Central Detention Center on two counts of attempted murder of a police officer and residential robbery.
One of the deputies narrowly missed being hit by a bullet fired by the deceased suspect. The bullet grazed the Deputies uniform shirt sleeve. Investigators recovered property, comprised of money and identification, taken from the residence from the suspect who was killed.
Anyone with any information about this case is asked to call Det. Steve Pennington or Sgt. Tom Bradford of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detail at (909) 387-3589.
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