Did an off-duty Los Angeles County deputy die after being shot by police at a golf course in Fontana?

An off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has died after being shot by police at a golf course in Fontana, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred when police responded to a report of shots fired at a home in Fontana. The suspect, who was armed with two handguns, left the scene and was later found near the Sierra Lakes Golf Course. It is still unclear what led to the police shooting, but officers opened fire on the off-duty deputy during the confrontation. The deputy was taken to a hospital, where he later passed away. The deceased deputy's name has not been released. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is in close communication with the Fontana Police Department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department as they continue to investigate the incident. The shooting has shocked the neighborhood, with neighbors describing the deputy as a good neighbor who may have been experiencing some mental health issues.

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