One resident still in support of deputy

Although some time has passed since the young black bear was killed in San Antonio Heights, residents will likely continue to share their thoughts and stories.

Herb Rosenzweig, San Antonio Heights resident, is one resident who believes the San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy who shot the bear, was doing everything necessary to keep the residents safe.

"It wasn't a pet that was shot, it wasn't reckless on the part of the deputy," Rosenzweig said. "The deputy felt there was some danger."

Rosenzweig was present during the meeting a couple weeks ago with the sheriff's department, state Department of Fish and Game, Inland Valley Humane Society and residents.

There were residents on both sides present during the meeting. Some believed the deputy acted inappropriately, while others, including Rosenzweig, fully support the deputy's decision.

"I'm not a hunter. I've never gone hunting. I love animals, I really do," Rosenzweig said. "We have a dog and cat at home. I've always had animals from the time I was young. I'm an animal lover plain and simple, but a bear is not a pet."

Rosenzweig said he did not like that the bear eventually took on a name, "Boo Boo."

"Now they're losing a friend when they shoot the bear and the bear is capable of doing a lot of damage," Rosenzweig said. "The bear could be perfectly tame, but he did not belong in a residential area. The heights is still a residential area."