Apple Valley Man Wounded During Deputy-Involved Shooting After Foot Chase

APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A man was hospitalized after a deputy-involved shooting that followed a foot pursuit in Apple Valley.

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, at about 10:29 p.m., deputies responded to the 17900 block of Highway 18 for reports of a man acting erratically and creating a hazard in the roadway.

Deputies located the man, identified as 38-year-old Anthony Thomas Bray, in the roadway, according to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

“When deputies attempted to contact Bray, he fled on foot through the center of the intersection and crossed the highway,” stated the Sheriff’s Department. Deputies pursued Bray into an alley where they attempted to take him into custody.

According to the release, Bray resisted arrest and presented an edged weapon. A lethal force encounter occurred, and Bray was struck by gunfire.

He was initially transported to a local hospital and later transferred to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he remains.

The Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.

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