A dramatic shootout at a Victorville gas station was captured on a body camera worn by a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy. The incident, which occurred on December 1, 2023, resulted in the death of a suspect and the wounding of a sergeant. The confrontation took place outside a convenience store on Bear Valley Road after a woman locked herself in the bathroom, fearing for her safety.
The woman asked store clerks to call 911 when her boyfriend, Jorge Cardenas, threatened her with a gun. The dispatcher’s audio reveals the tense situation as the woman remained in the restroom, refusing to come out.
The shootout unfolded when deputies arrived on the scene. An officer approached Cardenas and asked him to stop. Cardenas refused and ran into the store as the deputy chased after him. When the deputy got to the door, Cardenas and the deputy exchanged gunfire. The sergeant was wounded and took cover outside as he reloaded his gun. When Cardenas came outside, the deputy fired several shots, killing Cardenas.
The officer was rushed to the hospital in a Life Flight helicopter and has since recovered from his injuries.
While the shooting occurred in 2023, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department recently released the bodycam footage, providing a firsthand look at the intense encounter.
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