DATE/TIME: November 25, 2022 / 11:07 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 664/187 - Attempted Murder
LOCATION: 26500 Block of Baseline Street, Highland CA
SUSPECT(S): Walter Carranza, 30-years-old, Resident of Highland CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential, 36-years-old, Resident of Highland CA
SUMMARY: On November 25, 2022, at approximately 11:07 a.m., Walter Carranza entered One Stop Liquor and attempted to steal a beer. When the victim, an employee of the liquor store, confronted Carranza, Carranza stabbed the victim in the neck with a large knife. Carranza walked from the store to the intersection of Baseline Street and Central Avenue. The victim retrieved a firearm and held Carranza at gunpoint.
Witnesses observed a deputy driving in the area and alerted the deputy to the incident. Several deputies arrived within seconds and detained Carranza. Deputies immediately provided medical aid to the victim who was transported to a nearby hospital. The victim is expected to survive.
Carranza was booked at Central Detention Center for PC 664/187 - Attempted Murder.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Highland Police / Sheriff’s Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or visit the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy N. Carnes
Station: Highland Station
Phone No. 909-425-9793
Case No. 132204625
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
