Lethal Force Encounter Occurs When Deputies in San Bernardino Find Man with a Knife 

October 5, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at about 4:29 p.m., deputies from the Central Station responded to a residence in the 26300 block of Snowden Avenue, in Loma Linda, for an unknown problem.  When the first deputy arrived, he encountered a male subject, identified as Edward Jensen Dass, holding a knife.  The deputy made several commands for Dass to drop the knife while backing away from Dass.  Dass continued toward the deputy and a lethal force encounter occurred.  Deputies performed lifesaving measures; however, Dass was pronounced deceased at the scene.  

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation.  Dass was transported to the Riverside County Coroner’s Office where an autopsy will be performed.  

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.

DATE/TIME: October 3, 2024/4:29 p.m.
INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter (LFE)
LOCATION: Snowden Avenue/Cardigan Place, Loma Linda
SUSPECT(S): Edward Jensen Dass, 39-years-old, Resident of Loma Linda
Refer: Detective C. Sahagun or Sgt. T. Mooradian
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 152401743  H# 2024-103

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department