DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 12:06 pm
INCIDENT: Attempted Murder
LOCATION: 20000 block of Serrano Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Deshawn Peters Johnson, 51-year-old resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM(S): 47-year-old male resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On Sunday, October 2, 2021, at approximately 12:06 pm, deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department were dispatched to the 20000 block of Serrano Road following the report of a shooting. Deputies arrived to find a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment and is currently listed in stable condition.
Upon investigation, deputies determined the suspect, later identified as Deshawn Johnson, confronted the victim for parking in his parking space. There was a brief argument, and Johnson shot the victim before fleeing the scene.
On Monday, October 4, 2021, Johnson was arrested without incident and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear in the Victorville Superior Court on October 6, 2021 and is being held in lieu of $1,000,000 bail.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy K. Mammolito or Detective Arreola at the Apple Valley Police Department at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Jackie Alban, Media Relations
Station: Apple Valley Police Department
Phone No. (760) 240-7400
Case No. 182104497
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
