DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:56 a.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: Park Avenue/Palmdale Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Rodney Coleman, age 50, resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, deputies with the Victorville Police Department responded to Park Avenue and Palmdale Road for a subject disturbance. It was reported a man was pacing back and forth and harassing a female at the bus stop.
Upon arrival, a deputy contacted the male, later identified as Rodney Coleman. Coleman was handcuffed without incident. When the deputy attempted to close the car door, Coleman kicked at the deputy and exited the car. The deputy suffered a minor injury.
Emergency medical personnel responded and administered aid to the deputy. Subsequently, Coleman began experiencing an unknown medical emergency. Medical personnel began treating Coleman at the scene, and CPR was administered. Coleman was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigators from the Specialized Investigations Division responded to the scene and conducted an investigation.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine Coleman’s cause of death.
The deputy was transported to a hospital for treatment. He has since been released and is recovering at home.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Adrian Bustamante, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Adrian Bustamante or Sergeant Troy Mooradian
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 387-3589
Case No. DR#172107598 H#2021-101
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
