DATE/TIME: Friday, March 15, 2024/ 12:04 p.m.
INCIDENT: Miscellaneous Incident
LOCATION: 16500 Mojave Drive, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
SUMMARY: On Friday, March 15, 2024, at about 12:04 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Station received a call for service reference a female being held hostage in a restroom at Victor Valley High School.
The reporting party told Sheriff’s Dispatch they were in possession of a bomb constructed using a pressure cooker. In the background, the dispatcher heard a female yell and the sound of a gunshot.
At the time of the call, School Resource Officer Deputy A. Bahena was on campus and immediately responded to the bathrooms. The school was placed on lockdown while Bahena requested additional deputies. Multiple deputies arrived and searched the school. The lockdown was lifted after deputies searched the entire campus, ensuring the safety of students and staff.
This call was determined to be a “swatting” call, and is actively being investigated to identify a suspect.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760)241-2911or 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 leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Bahena
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760)241-2911
Case No. 172403081
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
