DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 11:54pm
INCIDENT: PC 496: POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
PC 246.3(A): WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
LOCATION: 17800 Block of Bellflower Street, Adelanto
VICTIM: 28-year-old Male Resident of Adelanto
SUSPECT: Carlos Meza, 27-year-old Resident of Adelanto
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 11:54pm, deputies received a call regarding a shooting that occurred on Monday, September 12, 2022, in the 17800 block of Bellflower Street in Adelanto.
According to the victim, he was walking past the residence when the suspect, later identified as Carlos Meza, fired a gun at him. When deputies contacted Meza, he was found in possession of a stolen handgun. The investigation confirmed Meza fired one round as the victim was walking by the residence. Meza and the victim do not know each other and the motive for the shooting is unknown.
Meza was arrested for possession of stolen property and willful discharge of a firearm. He was booked at High Desert Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy J. Lopez at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 242202158
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
