DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 2:37p.m.
INCIDENT: ATTEMPT MURDER
LOCATION: 11300 Block of Bartlett Ave., Adelanto
VICTIM: 18-year-old male adult
SUSPECT: Salvador Ramirez, 24-year-old Adelanto Resident
UPDATE: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:45pm
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 10:01a.m., Deputies arrested 24-year-old Salvador Ramirez for attempt murder.
During the investigation, Deputy J. Mora identified the suspect and the location he was believed to be staying. An arrest warrant was issued for Ramirez. Deputies located Ramirez at a family member's residence in the 11300 block of Bartlett Avenue in Adelanto. During a search of the residence, a loaded pistol was found concealed inside the water tank of the toilet.
Salvador Ramirez, a confirmed gang member who was out on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS), was arrested without incident and booked at High Desert Detention Center. He is currently being held without bail
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 2:37 p.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a 911 call in the 11300 block of Bartlett Avenue in Adelanto. According to the caller, a male had been shot and the armed suspect ran from the scene.
Deputies arrived and found the 18-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was flown to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. Deputies, with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol’s Aviation Division, searched the area for the suspect but did not locate him.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male adult, approximately 20 years-old, 5’02” with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket and blue shorts.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy R. Morales, at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (909) 552-6845
Case No. 242102429
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
