Highland, California — October 1, 2025: Authorities identified Richard Williams, age 65, as the man shot and killed by officers with the San Bernardino Police Department in the parking lot of a shopping area near 4210 E. Highland Avenue.
According to police, officers were already in the area investigating an unrelated incident when they were notified of a robbery in progress involving a man armed with a knife. Officers allege that Williams exited the store and ignored verbal commands. They say he fled on foot while still holding the knife.
Police claim that Williams ran toward an occupied vehicle and opened the door, prompting the occupant to scream. As Williams allegedly attempted to enter the vehicle, officers opened fire, striking and killing him at the scene.
The incident remains under a pending investigation. No additional details regarding the officers involved or body-worn camera footage have been released.
Major California news outlets including The San Bernardino Sun, KTLA, Yahoo! News, and The Redlands Daily Facts have reported on the incident and the ongoing investigation by San Bernardino Police.
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