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Police Fatally Shoot Man Armed with Saw in California Home Depot

The incident occurred in Fontana, where the man, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

  • Officers responded to reports of a man attempting to get hit by a car near the Home Depot in Fontana.
  • The man entered the Home Depot and armed himself with a saw, described as an edged weapon.
  • Police attempted to de-escalate the situation, including using a Taser, but the man refused to drop the weapon.
  • At least one officer opened fire, fatally wounding the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and Fontana Police Department are investigating the incident.
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