May 13, 2026 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on May 12, 2026, at approximately 12:37 a.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Station responded to the 32000 block of Morse Lane in Lucerne Valley regarding a reported strong-arm robbery involving convicted felon, Nicolas Keith.

Deputies attempted to detain Keith, a 34-year-old resident of Lucerne Valley, after he arrived at the location in a vehicle. As deputies attempted to detain him, Keith reversed his vehicle and accelerated, striking a deputy. Two deputies discharged their firearms, and Keith was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators from the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded to the scene, and the California Department of Justice will assume the investigation. One deputy was treated by medical personnel and released at the scene.

This remains an active investigation, and any additional inquiries should be directed to the California Department of Justice Press Office.

DATE: May 12, 2026, at 12:37 a.m.
INCIDENT: Strong-Arm Robbery Investigation Leads to Deputy Involved Shooting
LOCATION: 32000 Block of Morse Lane, Lucerne Valley
SUSPECT(S): Nicolas Keith, 34-years-old, Resident of Lucerne Valley
VICTIM(S): Sheriff’s Deputy / Female Adult
Refer:  Public Affairs
Phone No. 909-387-3700
Email: pio@sbcsd.org

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department