August 31, 2023 - San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on August 3, 2023, deputies with the Barstow Sheriff’s Station responded to a shots heard call in the area of Oak Road and Agate Road, in Lenwood. Deputies discovered the victim, Shaun Milazzo, had been shot multiple times and was transported to Barstow Community Hospital in a private vehicle.

Through investigation, 30-year-old Brian Pipping was identified as the suspect. On August 17, 2023, the Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division located Pipping in Barstow. Pipping was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for attempted murder.

Milazzo remained in the hospital and on August 29, 2023, was pronounced deceased. Investigators with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, assumed the investigation. Pipping remains in custody and will be supplementally booked for PC 187-Murder.

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

DATE: August 29, 2023

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: Oak Road / Agate Road, Lenwood

SUSPECT(S): Brian Pipping, 47-year-old Barstow resident

VICTIM(S): Shaun Milazzo, 30-year-old Barstow resident

Refer: Detective Dylan Gosswiller or Sergeant Michael Warrick

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 890-4904

Case No. DR#082300987 / H#2023-093

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department