Deputies Fired Upon Near Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Operation in El Mirage
DATE/TIME: December 30, 2021, 5:02 p.m.
INCIDENT: Deputy Involved Shooting
LOCATION: 17700 block of Tanner Road, El Mirage
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): 3-San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies
SUMMARY: On December 30, 2021, deputies from the Sheriff’s Victor Valley Station conducted a vehicle check near the intersection of Parkdale Road and Sheep Creek Road. While conducting the vehicle check, deputies heard gunfire nearby and responded to the area to investigate. The deputies were fired upon near an illegal outdoor marijuana cultivation operation in the 17700 block of Tanner Road. Deputies returned fire and were not injured during the incident. The suspect(s) have not been located.
Investigators with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Mauricio Rivas, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Mauricio Rivas or Sergeant Joseph Steers
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 387-3589
Case No. DR#072104282 H#2021-166
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
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