On December 16, San Bernardino Sheriff's deputies encountered a trespasser on rail tracks who armed himself with rocks and aggressively approached, leading to a fatal shooting.
The suspect, identified as Jefte Vargas Ramirez, 37, was warned by the deputy to leave the tracks, but he refused and escalated the situation.
Following the encounter, which was deemed lethal-force, Vargas Ramirez was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, raising questions regarding the deputy's response.
The Sheriff's Department is seeking information about the incident and encourages anyone with details to contact Detective Tyler Loup at the provided number.
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