Deputies responding to the area near Yucaipa Boulevard and 3rd Street around 4:40 p.m. following an unknown problem call.
Officials said a 911 caller reported a problem at a mobile home park. Officials said the suspect wound up in a woman's car.
Responding deputies found the vehicle the suspect was traveling in and attempted to pull the vehicle over. That's when the suspect provided deputies wth a false name.
A fight ensued as the suspect struggled with deputies and attempted to take one of the deputy's guns. As the fight continued, deputies saw the suspect attempt to reach for his waistband on multiple occasions.
Fearing for their life, deputies attempted to Taser the suspect. When that tactic proved ineffective, deputies opened fire.
The suspect was shot and transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The two deputies suffered minor injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
