March 27, 2024 - San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Sheriff’s Department is releasing the names of the deputies involved in the lethal force encounter on March 9, 2024. Deputy Wyatt Eisenbrey and Deputy Brandon Clancy were the first to arrive at the residence and were subsequently involved in the lethal force encounter. 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Shawn Thurman or Sergeant Justin Giles at the Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

DATE/TIME: March 9, 2024 / 4:48 p.m.

INCIDENT: Attempted Murder of Peace Officer / Lethal Force Encounter

LOCATION: 13400 block of Iroquois Road, Apple Valley

SUSPECT: Ryan Gainer, 15-year-old male, Apple Valley Resident

VICTIM: Deputy Wyatt Eisenbrey, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy

Case No. DR#182401148 / H#2024-022

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

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