Deputies Respond to a Possible Murder and Encounter a Man Who Fires a Gun at Them, Leading to Lethal Force Encounter 

May 8, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Monday, May 5, 2025, deputies were dispatched to the area of Joshua Lane and Joshua Drive, in Yucca Valley, after receiving a call from the suspect, Graham Michael Lee Belle, who reportedly shot and killed a person.  When deputies arrived, they found Belle in the desert, armed with a handgun.  Belle ignored commands from deputies to drop the weapon and fired the handgun.  A lethal force encounter occurred, and Belle was struck by gunfire.  Deputies began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived and took over medical care.  Belle was transported to the hospital where he remains.  

Deputies searched the area but did not locate a murder victim.  

Detectives from the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. 

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

DATE: May 5, 2025 / 11:12 p.m.

INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter

LOCATION: Joshua Lane and Joshua Drive, Yucca Valley

SUSPECT(S): Graham Michael Lee Belle, 30-years-old, Resident of Yucca Valley

VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies

Refer: Sergeant J. Giles

Station:  Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No. DR# 232500688  H# 2025-30

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department