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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
Saturday October 8th, 2022 :: 03:36 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Death Investigation Underway in the Aftermath of Baldy Mesa Dog Attack

DATE/TIME: October 7, 2022, 11:09 a.m.

INCIDENT: Death Investigation

LOCATION: Vinton Street/Mesa Road, Baldy Mesa

VICTIM(S): Soon Han, 80-year-old Female, Baldy Mesa Resident


SUMMARY: On Friday, October 7, 2022, at approximately 11:09 a.m., deputies with Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station were requested to the area of Vinton Street and Mesa Road, where 80-year-old Soon Han was found unresponsive in the roadway. 

Through information gathered during the preliminary investigation, investigators believe Han was out for a walk when she was attacked by two dogs from a nearby home. Han suffered major injuries during the attack and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The dog owner was located and is cooperating with the investigation.

San Bernardino County Animal Control responded to the location and took custody of the dogs. The dogs, both of Dogo Argentino breed, will be held until the investigation is complete and a vicious dog hearing takes place.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy C. Fox at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, at (760) 552-6800 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 information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.


Refer: Deputy C. Fox

Station: Victor Valley Station

Phone No. (760) 552-6800

Case No. 242203469

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301

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