Overview
- The shooting happened just before 6:30 p.m. Monday as a BNSF freight moved through the Cajon Pass, local video and reports show.
- BNSF personnel encountered people allegedly stealing from rail cars, and one suspect fired at an officer who was not injured.
- San Bernardino County deputies, California Highway Patrol units and air support set a perimeter and conducted a lengthy search but did not find the suspects.
- Officials have not confirmed whether any goods were taken and the Sheriff's Rural Crimes Task Force is asking the public to submit tips.
- Industry data show freight theft is widespread and costly, and the remote, hard-to-reach nature of the Cajon Pass can complicate rapid response and evidence recovery.