Last Updated on August 4, 2025 by The HD Post Staff
Photo credit: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s DepartmentLUCERNE 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.
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