DATE/TIME: August 29, 2021/5:31 p.m.
INCIDENT: Brandishing a Firearm/Deputy-Involved Shooting
LOCATION: 16500 block of Zenda Street, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Albert Perez, 32-year-old resident of Menifee
SUMMARY: On August 29, 2021, deputies from the Victorville Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 16500 block of Zenda Road. Deputies were advised the suspect, identified as Albert Perez, was in the garage armed with a handgun and causing a disturbance. The resident of the home told Perez to leave the property, but Perez refused.
Perez did not comply with deputy’s commands to put down the firearm and surrender. Sheriff’s personnel attempted crisis negotiations with Perez. Personnel with the Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division responded and assumed the control of the incident. After several hours of crisis negotiations, a deputy involved shooting occurred. Perez was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded to conduct the investigation.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Brian Sprague, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3500. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Brian Sprague or Sergeant Michael Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 387-3500
Case No. DR#172108196/602100165/H#2021-107
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
