Hesperia Man Identified in August 15th Deputy Involved Shooting 

August 18, 2026 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that detectives with the Specialized Investigations Division determined the suspect, Jesus Armando Herrera, was bleeding from a self-inflicted injury. When the deputy arrived, Herrera refused to comply with commands and entered the aqueduct.

Herrera was able to pull himself out of the aqueduct but continued to refuse to comply with the deputy’s commands. Herrera then charged at the deputy, resulting in a deputy involved shooting. Herrera was struck by gunfire and transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, where he remains in stable condition.

The Specialized Investigations Division will continue the investigation and forward the case to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office for review upon completion.

Related: San Bernardino County Sheriff Reports Man Armed with a Knife Injured in Deputy-Involved Shooting in Hesperia

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. 

Online reporting is also available at: https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.

DATE: August 15, 2026, at 9:55 a.m.
INCIDENT: Deputy Involved Shooting
PC 69 – Resisting an Executive Officer
LOCATION: The Aqueduct, South of Main Street, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Jesus Armando Herrera, 27-year-old resident of Hesperia
VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Deputy
Refer: Detective A. Duran or Sergeant M. Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 192605267 H# 2026-082

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department