Assault Investigation ends in Lethal Force Encounter After Suspect Drives at Deputies
DATE: May 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter
LOCATION: 9000 Block of Whitehaven Road, Oak Hills
SUSPECT(S): Anthony Gerard Tevis, 67-years-old, Resident of Oak Hills
VICTIM(S): Three Sheriff’s Deputies / Female Adult
SUMMARY: On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Station responded to the location for a report of an assault with a weapon. It was reported that Tevis hit the victim with a rake and had a firearm at the residence. Deputies arrived and began an investigation. The suspect drove a vehicle at a high rate of speed toward the victims. A lethal force encounter occurred and Tevis was struck by gunfire. The vehicle came to a stop, and life saving measures were immediately provided to Tevis. Emergency medical personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department arrived and continued care for Tevis. Tevis was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded to the location and assumed the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text “REPORT” to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Detective E. Badillo or Sergeant Nicolas Craig
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 072601503 H# 2026-047
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department