Deputies Respond to Disturbance at a Residence and a Lethal Force Encounter Occurred 

January 19, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Friday, January 17, 2025, at about 5:40 p.m., deputies responded to a call of a man with a gun at a residence in the 14800 block of Steeplechase Road, in Victorville.  A deputy arrived at the location and learned Lawrence Harris was armed with a firearm and had threatened family members. When the deputy entered the residence, he found Harris armed with a handgun.  Harris refused commands to drop the gun and threatened the deputy with the firearm.  A lethal force encounter occurred, and Harris was struck by gunfire.  Harris was transported to the hospital and was pronounced deceased.  

The Specialized Investigations Division also responded and assumed the investigation.  The case is ongoing, and no further details are being released.  

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go www.wetip.com.   

DATE/TIME:  January 17, 2025 / 5:40 p.m.

INCIDENT:   Lethal Force Encounter

LOCATION: 14800 Block of Steeplechase Road, Victorville

SUSPECT(S): Lawrence Harris, 44-years-old, Resident of Victorville

Refer:  Sergeant J. Giles or Detective J. Angelini

Station:  Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No.  172500710/60250006  H# 2025-005

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department