Kiven Jabbar Arnold, a 26-year-old resident of Pomona, California, tragically lost his life on May 25, 2019, in San Bernardino. The incident occurred during an attempted robbery that escalated into a deadly shootout. According to reports, Arnold was allegedly attempting to rob a 26-year-old man from San Bernardino when both individuals drew firearms and exchanged gunfire. The confrontation took place in the 300 block of West 8th Street around 2:10 p.m.
on that fateful Saturday.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found both men suffering from gunshot wounds. Arnold was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The other individual involved, identified as Kwesi Akuffo, also sustained injuries but survived the encounter. Authorities indicated that Akuffo might have acted in self-defense, and as a result, he was not immediately arrested.
The investigation into the incident revealed that Arnold had initiated the robbery, leading to the fatal exchange of gunfire. The San Bernardino Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, but no further arrests were made, and no charges were filed against Akuffo. The case was treated as a self-defense situation, and the police continued to gather information to ensure all aspects of the incident were thoroughly examined.
This tragic event highlights the dangers associated with violent confrontations and the complexities involved in determining culpability in self-defense cases. The San Bernardino community was left to grapple with the aftermath of the incident, reflecting on the broader issues of crime and safety in the area.
