Deputies Conducting Vacate Order at Residence Encounter Fatal Incident Inside Home
DATE: May 6, 2026 / 7:56 a.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: 17400 Block of Sequoia Street, Hesperia
DECEDENT: Christopher Eiselstein, 39-year-old Resident of Hesperia
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at about 7:56 a.m., deputies from the Sheriff’s Civil Unit arrived at the location to conduct a lockout and remove the residents from the home after a notice to vacate was previously issued. Deputies knocked on the door and received no response. As a maintenance worker on site unlocked the door, deputies heard a sudden muffled noise inside the home. Deputies cleared the residence and located Christopher Eiselstein suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical aid was requested, and Eiselstein was later pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. Investigators did not note anything suspicious and suspect the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Detective Sean Lenihan or Sergeant Nicolas Craig
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. H# 2026-048 DR# 582600029
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location SBSD - Headquarters 655 E 3rd St San Bernardino, CA 92408