Detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying potential victims and witnesses related to an assault with a firearm incident that occurred in Castaic.
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., a male white suspect was allegedly pointing a handgun at passing vehicles in the area of Lake Hughes Road and Ridge Route Road. The suspect was described as wearing a red shirt and black shorts.
Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, believes they may have been a victim, or has information regarding the suspect to contact Detective Marinelli at (661) 260-4000 ext 5618.
Anonymous tips may be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or visiting lacrimestoppers.org.
Santa Clarita Valley Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
26201 Golden Valley Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Phone: 661-260-4000
Website: http://www.lasd.org
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Robert G. Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
