Suspect in July 3rd Lethal Force Encounter Identified and Arrested
July 13, 2023 - San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 10:14 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Station 
responded to the Mariposa Inn after witnesses reported hearing gunshots. Deputies arrived and observed a suspicious male in a walkway of the inn. When deputies attempted to contact the male, the male shot at deputies. Deputies returned fire, and the suspect fled the scene.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division (SWAT) also responded, and after an extensive search, the suspect was not located.
Through investigation, detectives identified Rene Rangel as the suspect who shot at the deputies.
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 1:36 p.m., deputies contacted Rangel on an unrelated traffic stop. Rangel was transported to the Victorville Sheriff’s Station.
Rangel was also wanted by the Barstow Police Department for a murder which occurred in their jurisdiction. Rangel was booked into the High Desert Detention Center by Barstow Police Department for PC 187 – Murder. Charges from the Sheriff’s Department’s shooting will be forthcoming.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
DATE/TIME: July 3, 2023 / 10:14 p.m.
INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter
LOCATION: Mariposa Inn – 13409 Mariposa Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Rene Rangel, 33-years-old, Resident of Barstow
VICTIM(S): Confidential
Refer: Detective D. Berumen
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 172307078 H#2023-075
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
