22-year-old Adelanto man killed in deputy shooting identified – VVNG.com

ADELANTA, CA (VVNG.com) — A 22-year-old man shot during the shooting of a deputy Monday morning in Adelanto has died at a local hospital, officials confirmed.

On October 24, 2022 at approximately 8:20 a.m. Victor Valley Station officers responded to an unwanted subject call in the 15100 block of Christopher Street.

The caller reported a suspect, according to a sheriff’s news release Ezekiel Love was outside the house, damaged property and threatened violence. Before the deputies arrived, Lyubov left the area on foot.

“An arriving deputy saw Love nearby and as he approached in his marked patrol car, Love pointed a gun at the deputy and opened fire. The deputy got out of the car, opened fire in return, and Love was hit by shots,” the press release said.

Deputies administered medical care until EMS arrived and transported him to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The driver’s window of the patrol car was broken, the deputy was not injured. A flint bullet also hit near the front door of a neighboring house.

Investigators with the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit responded and are investigating. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Justin Carty of the Special Investigations Unit at (909) 890-4904.

Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

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