DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 10, 2025, at 9:44 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 245: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
LOCATION: Deep Creek Spillway, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Julian Tinoco Luna, 22 years of age, resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM(S): Confidential - Two Adult Males
SUMMARY: On Saturday, August 10, 2025, at 9:44 p.m., deputies responded to a 911 call at the Deep Creek Spillway in Apple Valley.
Two male individuals were at Deep Creek Spillway when they got stuck in their off-highway vehicle. They were approached by two Hispanic males who then shot at them. CHP Aviation was in the area and observed a vehicle leaving the area. Detective J. Dell stopped the vehicle and contacted Julian Tinoco Luna and another male. After a search of the vehicle, Detective Dell located three firearms. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Julian fired multiple gunshot rounds at both victims.
Both victims were transported to hospitals for gunshot wounds. After the investigation was conducted, Julian was arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy A. Rodriguez at the Victor Valley station at (760) 552-6800 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: Amber Hutton
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. 760-995-8788
Case No. 072502600
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
