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The original was posted on /r/publicfreakout by /u/One-Might9611 on 2026-05-23 00:08:11+00:00.

The incident began as a domestic disturbance. A woman who was at the gas station with her 27-year-old boyfriend, Jorge Cardenas, felt threatened because he was armed with a gun. The woman locked herself inside the convenience store bathroom and asked the store clerks to call 911 for help. The clerks reported that the woman did not want to come out and that Cardenas was waiting for her outside near his vehicle, a silver Nissan Altima.

A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s sergeant, who was working an overtime shift, responded to the 911 call regarding the domestic disturbance and the report of a man with a gun. About six minutes after the initial emergency call, the sergeant arrived at the gas station and parked his patrol vehicle behind Cardenas’ car. As the sergeant attempted to detain him, Cardenas entered the store, drew a firearm, and initiated a gunfight.

The sergeant was struck multiple times but was able to return fire, ultimately killing Cardenas. The sergeant survived his injuries and later returned to duty.