pexels-kindel-media-7715238Robert Brown, of Hesperia, Injured In Police Shooting Involving San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Deputies

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA (October 18, 2024) – A man identified as Robert Brown was injured in a San Bernardino County police shooting after vehicle pursuit.

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies said that the incident began around 7:32 p.m. on Monday. Deputies were responding to a domestic disturbance call.

They learned that Robert Brown had left the residence in a blue Infinity sedan. They attempted to pull him over, which led to a vehicle pursuit.

The pursuit continued onto Interstate 15 and ended near State Route 138. At some point during the pursuit, Robert Brown was struck by police gunfire and transported to a hospital for treatment.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

 

Legal Considerations For San Bernardino County Police Shootings

Police shootings remain all too common across California. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, “About 195 people die each year from interactions with California law enforcement. Gunshots are by far the most common cause of death: nearly 250 people are shot by police each year.” Police officers should take several steps to avoid needlessly harming suspects.

  • Officers should determine if the suspect is going through a mental health crisis.
  • Officers should wait for backup in high-risk situations.
  • Officers should typically used less-lethal measures first.

Police officers have a legal obligation to only escalate the level of force that they use when it is absolutely necessary. They can be held liable for instances of excessive force. According to California Penal Code 835(a), “the authority to use physical force, conferred on peace officers by this section, is a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity and for the sanctity of every human life.” It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any police shooting.

  • Body camera footage from all officers involved should be captured.
  • Surveillance footage should be sought.
  • Medical records should be collected.
  • A thorough investigation should be conducted.

Police shootings are often highly preventable. They tend to involve officers that are either unwilling or unable to de-escalate encounters. When police departments investigate themselves, they will inevitably find that their officers did nothing wrong. It is important for victims of police shootings to understand that they do have rights. Any person injured in a police shooting may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A civil rights attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating San Bernardino County Police Shootings

We at the Sehat Law Firm were deeply concerned to hear about this police shooting of Robert Brown. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. Every person has constitutional rights no matter what they are being accused of.

Do you need more information about a San Bernardino County police shooting? Our team of civil rights attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that victims of police brutality are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (949) 825-5200.

 

 

 

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