SAN BERNARDINO, CA – On Friday, April 24, 2026, at approximately 8:49 a.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call on Washoan Road in Apple Valley regarding an unknown problem. Upon arrival, law enforcement located an adult male at a neighboring property suffering from severe injuries. A preliminary investigation indicated the man had been stabbed at the residence he shared with his wife.
As deputies approached the victim’s home, they observed smoke emanating from the interior. Initial attempts to enter the residence for a rescue operation were unsuccessful as the house had been barricaded. One family member managed to exit the home safely shortly before the sound of gunfire was reported from within the structure. The Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) arrived on the scene but was unable to establish contact with the suspect.
The residence subsequently became fully engulfed in flames, prompting the evacuation of surrounding homes. Personnel from the Apple Valley Fire District responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. Following the containment of the blaze, SED personnel entered the home and located a deceased female…