DATE/TIME: January 17, 2025 / 5:40 p.m.
INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter
LOCATION: 14800 Block of Steeplechase Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Lawrence Harris, 44-years-old, Resident of Victorville
SUMMARY:
On Friday, January 17, 2025, at about 5:40 p.m., deputies responded to a call of a man with a gun at a residence in the 14800 block of Steeplechase Road, in Victorville. A deputy arrived at the location and learned Lawrence Harris was armed with a firearm and had threatened family members. When the deputy entered the residence, he found Harris armed with a handgun. Harris refused commands to drop the gun and threatened the deputy with the firearm. A lethal force encounter occurred, and Harris was struck by gunfire. Harris was transported to the hospital and was pronounced deceased.
The Specialized Investigations Division also responded and assumed the investigation. The case is ongoing, and no further details are being released.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go wetip.com.
Refer: Sergeant J. Giles or Detective J. Angelini
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. 172500710/60250006 H# 2025-005
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
