Suspect identified, details released in Yucca Valley deputy-involved shooting

New details have been released in the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Yucca Valley on Monday (May 5).

According to a press release issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday night at around 11 p.m. they received a call from the Graham Michael Lee Belle, a 30 year-old resident of Yucca Valley.

The Sheriff’s Department says that Belle claimed he shot and killed someone. Deputies responded to the area of Joshua Lane and Joshua Drive in Yucca Valley and say they located Belle in the open desert and armed with a handgun.

According to the press release, Belle ignored commands to drop his weapon. Belle then allegedly fired his gun at which point Deputies returned fire and struck Belle. The Sheriff’s Department say they began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived and took Belle to a hospital where he is currently being treated.

A search of the area did not locate a murder victim.

Detectives from Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.

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