DATE/TIME: July 26, 2023, 5:50 p.m.
INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter
LOCATION: 11300 block of Lee Avenue, Adelanto
SUSPECT(S): Unknown, Black Male Adult
VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy
17-year-old Male
32-year-old Male
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at approximately 5:50 p.m., deputies with the Victor Valley/Adelanto Station responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call, at an apartment complex in the 11300 block of Lee Avenue. Upon arriving, deputies advised Sheriff’s Dispatch a shootout was occurring at the location and shortly after a lethal force encounter occurred. The suspect fled on foot from the location. Despite an extensive search, the suspect was not located. No deputies were injured. It is unknown if the suspect was injured.
Detectives from the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. It was discovered two victims were struck by gunfire inside one of the apartments. The two victims were transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Ian Gosswiller, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Ian Gosswiller or Sergeant Michael Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#242301604 / H#2023-083
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
