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Vaca attempted to detain Shabazz, who then shot at Vaca.
Vaca, struck by gunfire, was airlifted to the hospital, where he died due to his injuries. The sergeant had served in the police department for 17 years, and was a father to two daughters one 11 years old, one 4 months old.
San Bernardino County Sheriff
Sgt. Dominic Vaca, 43, died Monday after a pursuit in the Yucca Valley.
The suspect also shot at other pursuing deputies from the Morongo Basin station, who returned fire and struck Shabazz. Shabazz was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to SBSD, a loaded handgun was found next to Shabazz, and two additional ammunition magazines were found on him. Investigators later determined that he had a no-bail arrest warrant out of LA County.