Fatal Standoff in Mentone: 78-Year-Old Man Killed by Deputies After Shooting at Utility Crew
Paul Ronald Selby, 78, was shot and killed by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies on August 14, 2026, after allegedly firing at utility workers near his home in Mentone. The incident began when Selby opened fire on a tree-trimming crew from Southern California Edison and its contractors. He barricaded himself inside his residence, refusing to surrender despite negotiations. Deputies eventually exchanged gunfire with him, resulting in his death. No other individuals were injured.