DATE/TIME: Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 2:01pm
INCIDENT: PC 246.3(A): WILLFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM WITH GROSS NEGLIGENCE
LOCATION: El Mirage Road/ Muskrat, Adelanto
SUSPECT: Nathan Inzunza, 18-years-old, Resident of Los Angeles
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 2:01pm, Deputy J. Sandles was conducting a law enforcement interview outside a residence near El Mirage Road and Muskrat in Adelanto, when he heard two gunshots approximately 75 to 100 yards away.
Deputy Sandles saw a black Mercedes leaving the area. Deputies stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Nathan Inzunza, and two passengers. Through investigation, deputies learned Inzunza had just purchased the gun and wanted to try shooting it. Houses are located to the south and east of where he was shooting. Inside the vehicle, Deputy Sandles located an unserialized 9mm handgun.
Nathan Inzunza was arrested without incident and booked at High Desert Detention Center. He is currently being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy J. Sandles, at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station 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. 242202972
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
