78-Year-Old Man Accused of Shooting at Estranged Wife in Big Bear
On Monday, November 3, a 78-year-old man was accused of attempted murder after firing multiple shots at his estranged wife at her home in Big Bear, officials reported.
Incident Details
Law enforcement received a report shortly before 7 a.m. from a neighbor in the 1100 block of Mounds Avenue, who heard gunfire.
"A neighbor reported that a male, later identified as Tamio Sakai, was discharging a firearm outside his estranged spouse's residence," the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department stated.
Deputies responding to the call found that Sakai had fired several rounds toward his estranged wife. He was detained outside the home and arrested after deputies located a recently discharged firearm in his vehicle.
Legal Proceedings
- Sakai was booked on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Bail was set at $1.3 million.
- An initial court appearance was scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, at the San Bernardino County Superior Court.
Additional Information
Authorities asked anyone with information about the incident to contact the Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100 or provide tips anonymously through the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463.
More: High Desert Homicide Report 2025. See victims, map, details.
Author's summary: A 78-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after firing at his estranged wife in Big Bear, with investigations ongoing and bail set at $1.3 million.
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