Full Notification

DATE/TIME: October 16, 2017 / 9:39 pm

INCIDENT: Home Invasion Robbery / Shooting

LOCATION: 7200 Block Kern Avenue, Hesperia

SUSPECT(S): Andres Sanchez, Male, 18 Years Old, Hesperia Resident

VICTIM(S): Withheld

SUMMARY:
On October 16, 2017 at about 9:39 pm, Deputies from the Hesperia Station responded to the report of a burglary in progress in the 7200 Block of Kern Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies found the above suspect, Andres Sanchez down and suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body. Through interviews and evidence at the scene, Detectives believe that for reasons still unknown, Sanchez went to the location and began forcing open the front door as the residents slept. An adult male resident engaged in a confrontation with Sanchez at the door of the residence and called 9-1-1. As Sanchez gained entry to the house, the resident who had armed himself during the confrontation fired several shots, striking Sanchez.
Sanchez was airlifted to Loma Linda Medical Center in critical condition. The adult male homeowner suffered minor injuries during the confrontation and was treated at the scene by paramedics. Several other residents at the location, including 4 juveniles, were not injured during the incident, and all were cooperating with Detectives. The firearm used during the shooting was recovered at the scene.
Hesperia Station Detectives are continuing the investigation, processing the scene and interviewing witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brian Waterhouse at the Hesperia Station.

Refer: Detective Brian Waterhouse / Sergeant Doug Hubbard

Station: Hesperia Police Department

Phone No. (760) 947-1500

Case No. 191708190

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department