Jaque Rabon was identified as a suspect in an attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and robbery involving a handgun. A warrant for his arrest was obtained. On August 8, 2025, Rabon was contacted by law enforcement while in possession of a handgun. Rabon was arrested and booked into jail. On August 14, 2025, Rabon was released from custody after posting bail.
Rabon failed to appear at his next court hearing, and a no-bail warrant was issued for his arrest. On January 22, 2026, two calls for service were placed with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The reporting party stated Rabon threatened them, and they believed Rabon was wanted and armed. Rabon was believed to be armed, was a known gang member, and had a propensity for violence based on his criminal history. Due to the elevated risk associated with Rabon’s apprehension, the Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) conducted a Fugitive Apprehension Operation to arrest Rabon for the no-bail warrant. At approximately 10:00 a.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) attempted to arrest Rabon in the 3700 Block of Tyler Street in Riverside County. Rabon was positively identified and multiple members of the SED team converged on his location. Deputy #1 exited his unmarked vehicle and immediately said to Rabon, “Let me see your hands” and “Put your hands up.” Rabon paused briefly, then ran through the parking lot as multiple deputies gave chase.
While running, Rabon reached for and manipulated a bag slung around his torso. Deputy #2 instructed Rabon to stop reaching, but he did not comply. Immediately upon exiting his vehicle, Deputy #2 gave Rabon commands to stop reaching. As Rabon ran, he continued to grab and manipulate the bag. After Deputy #2 fired, Rabon fell to the pavement and continued to reach for and manipulate the bag. All three deputies then discharged their service weapons. Deputy #3 exited his vehicle and discharged his service weapon as he ran toward Rabon and Deputy
#2. Rabon succumbed to his injuries at the scene. No deputies or bystanders were injured. It was determined that Rabon was not in possession of a weapon. The California Department of Justice is investigating this incident under assembly bill 1506, as Rabon was not in possession of a deadly weapon.