SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY –The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges against two defendants in connection with the shooting death of a 2‑year‑old in Highland, California.
On July 16, 2026, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence in Highland following reports of a child suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving efforts, the 2‑year‑old was pronounced deceased. The investigation determined that unsecured firearm access within the home contributed to the child’s fatality.
The District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:
Armand Shay Bright
• Child Abuse Under Circumstances Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury or Death – Victim: A’mier Doe – PC 273a(a)
• Special Allegation: Willful Harm or Injury Resulting in Death – PC 12022.95
• Child Abuse Under Circumstances Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury or Death – Victim: Amiri Doe – PC 273a(a)
• Criminal Storage of a Firearm in the First Degree – PC 25100(a)
Jamaria Cobb
• Child Abuse Under Circumstances Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury or Death – Victim: A’mier Doe – PC 273a(a)
• Special Allegation: Willful Harm or Injury Resulting in Death – PC 12022.95
• Child Abuse Under Circumstances Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury or Death – Victim: Amiri Doe – PC 273a(a)
• Criminal Storage of a Firearm in the First Degree – PC 25100(a)
“The death of a child is a profound tragedy,” said District Attorney Jason Anderson. “Our office is committed to pursuing accountability in cases where unlawful and unsafe access to firearms results in devastating loss. We appreciate the thorough work of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department during this investigation.”
Both defendants are scheduled for arraignment via video at Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse July 22nd, 2026 at 10:30am. Any additional updates will be provided as the case progresses.
Case #FSB26002986