Deputies respond to Lucerne Valley disturbance; woman shot and hospitalized

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LUCERNE VALLEY – Deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a domestic disturbance at a home in Lucerne Valley on July 30 at about 12:30 a.m.

Deputies arrived to find several people arguing in the street.

As deputies began their investigation, Sydney Zimmer, 21, appeared out of the darkness with a shotgun.

According to deputies, Zimmer ignored repeated commands to drop the weapon, leading to a lethal force encounter.

Zimmer was shot multiple times, and deputies provided aid until paramedics arrived. She was transported to a hospital and remains in critical condition.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division took over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. To remain anonymous, call We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME or visit wetip.com.

RELATED: San Bernardino County detectives investigating inmate death at West Valley Detention Center

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