July 28, 2023 - San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at approximately 5:50 p.m., deputies with the Victor Valley/Adelanto Station responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call, at an apartment complex in the 11300 block of Lee Avenue. Upon arriving, deputies advised Sheriff’s Dispatch a shootout was occurring at the location and shortly after a lethal force encounter occurred. The suspect fled on foot from the location. Despite an extensive search, the suspect was not located. No deputies were injured. It is unknown if the suspect was injured.

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. It was discovered that two victims were struck by gunfire inside one of the apartments. The two victims were transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Ian Gosswiller, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

DATE/TIME: July 26, 2023, 5:50 p.m.

INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter

LOCATION: 11300 block of Lee Avenue, Adelanto

SUSPECT(S): Unknown, Black Male Adult

VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy

                   17-year-old Male

                   32-year-old Male

Refer: Detective Ian Gosswiller or Sergeant Michael Warrick

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 890-4904

Case No. DR#242301604 / H#2023-083

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department