DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 29, 2024 / 7:01 a.m.
INCIDENT: Child Bit by Dog
LOCATION: 13800 Block of Mesa Linda Avenue, Victorville
SUMMARY: On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at approximately 7:02 a.m. deputies from the Victorville Police station were dispatched to a call for service reference a child that was bitten by a dog.
Upon arrival, deputies learned that an unknown dog bit two children as they were walking to school. One child was able to run to safety, while a 7-year-old female suffered multiple injuries. A citizen that lives in the area ran outside and helped the child which eventually led to the dog fleeing. The child was transported by American Medical Response to Loma Linda University Medical Center for treatment.
Anyone with information about this investigation or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760)241-2911 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 S. Fincel, Deputy J. Islas
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760)241-2911
Case No. 172402468
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
