DATE/TIME: Monday, December 21, 2025, at 5:11 p.m.
INCIDENT: Attempted Murder
LOCATION: 14000 block of Bear Valley Rd., Victorville
VICTIM(S): Confidential, 14-year-old, Female Juvenile
SUSPECT(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Monday, December 21, 2025, at approximately 5:11 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to the Victor Valley Mall regarding reports of a large group of individuals, possibly juveniles, involved in a fight.
Upon arrival, deputies observed that the group was not physically fighting but engaged in a verbal altercation. Deputies, along with mall security, intervened and successfully separated the individuals. The group dispersed, with some leaving the mall; however, verbal arguments continued as they exited.
At approximately 6:35 p.m., for reasons still under investigation, a shooting occurred outside the Cinemark Movie Theatre at the rear of the mall. A female juvenile was struck by gunfire and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital. Her condition remains unknown at this time.
On Tuesday, December 22, 2025, an arrest was made of a subject believed to be involved in the incident. Detectives from the Victorville Station have been working diligently to identify those responsible. This remains an active and ongoing investigation and updates will be provided when available.
Anyone with information about this investigation 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: Detective Tyler Roth
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. DR# 172515007
