San Bernardino Daily Brief: Homicide suspect search, gun-seizure sweep, and weekend I-215 closure
San Bernardino, CA – February 27, 2026 – Weekend I-215/University Pkwy closure, homicide suspect search, and county crime sweep updates for residents.
Top local headlines
1) Police seek suspect in fatal shooting
San Bernardino investigators are asking the public for help locating a woman they say is wanted in connection with a killing that began as a reported fight on Feb. 1 near West Concord Street and Medical Center Drive. Police say the suspect left in a vehicle and fired, and the victim later died. Authorities have warned the suspect may be armed and urged anyone with information to contact detectives.
2) County crime suppression sweep reports guns seized
A countywide enforcement effort described as a targeted crime suppression operation reported 11 firearms seized over a one-week period, along with multiple arrests. The operation involved investigators, patrol teams and partner agencies, and it is expected to continue in the coming months with an emphasis on violent crime, gangs and illegal firearms activity in areas surrounding the city.
3) Major weekend closure near CSUSB and I-215
Drivers who use University Parkway at Interstate 215 should plan detours this weekend. Transportation officials say all on- and off-ramps at the crossing will be closed during an extended work window starting Friday night, with the goal of shifting traffic into a new diverging diamond interchange pattern once the closure lifts. Expect posted detours and extra travel time, especially for campus and nearby business access.
What residents can do
- Use posted detours and consider alternate freeway exits during the University Parkway closure window.
- If you have information tied to the homicide investigation, share tips directly with the city’s homicide unit.
- Stay alert for additional enforcement activity as the county’s suppression operation continues.