BARSTOW, Calif. (VVNG.com) – A 12-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a shooting involving a 14-year-old victim Tuesday night in Barstow.
The incident occurred on April 28, 2026, at approximately 8:55 p.m. in the 200 block of North Yucca Avenue. Officers responded to reports of a shooting and contacted a 14-year-old male at the scene.
According to written statement from the Barstow Police Department, the victim told officers he was sitting on the stairs outside his apartment when “a black male juvenile wearing a black ski mask, a black t-shirt, and black pants confronted him while holding a black firearm.”
The victim fled up the stairs as the suspect fired one shot. The bullet missed and struck a wall of the apartment.
Police said the suspect fled the area on foot following the shooting.
Officers later conducted interviews and gathered evidence that led to the identification of the suspect and his residence. The 12-year-old was located nearby, detained, and found to be in possession of evidence linking him to the crime.
“The suspect was placed under arrest without incident and later booked at the San Bernardino County Juvenile Detention Center in Apple Valley for PC 664/187(a) – Attempted Murder,” according to the statement.
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Officer Jaramillo at (760) 256-2211 or email ajaramillo@barstowca.org. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469) or online at www.wetip.com.
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