2025, deputies from the Central Station conducted a traffic stop on Waterman Avenue and Highland Avenue, in San Bernardino. During the traffic stop, deputies contacted Charles Murray, who was believed to be in possession of a firearm. Deputies ordered Murray to exit the vehicle, and he fled in his vehicle at a high rate of speed. A pursuit was initiated but terminated shortly after when Murray drove at excessively high speeds. Warrants were issued for Murray’s arrest and a search of his home. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, deputies with the Victorville Sheriff’s Station and personnel from the Specialized Enforcement Division (SWAT) attempted to serve the search and arrest warrants at Murray’s residence on Bermuda Court, in Victorville.
While attempting to serve the warrants, Murray armed himself with a firearm and began firing at deputies and a Sheriff’s Aviation Unit helicopter. During the incident, an uninvolved second person in the home exited and was rescued. After the rescue, Murray exited his residence and fired at deputies from the backyard. A lethal force encounter occurred, and Murray was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded to the incident and has assumed the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact them at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
DATE: December 3, 2025
INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter
LOCATION: 12500 Block of Bermuda Court, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Charles Murray, 29-year-old, Resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): Numerous Sheriff’s Department Personnel
Refer: Detective J. Lopez or Sergeant Bryan Sprague
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 602500106 H# 2025-102
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
