BARSTOW, Calif. (VVNG.com) — On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at around 10:07 AM, the Barstow Police Department responded to reports of gunshots heard in the 700 block of Upton Drive.
Officers arrived at the scene and discovered two male juveniles, ages 13 and 14, with gunshot wounds to their lower extremities. Emergency services, including Barstow Fire Protection District personnel and Desert Ambulance paramedics, administered aid at the site.
During the investigation, authorities were informed of a third victim, a 14-year-old male, who had been taken to Barstow Community Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds to his lower extremities.
All three victims were later transported by helicopter to Loma Linda University Medical Center for further treatment. Their injuries are considered non-life-threatening, and all are currently in stable condition.
The investigation, led by the Barstow Police Department’s Detective Bureau and an Evidence Technician, resulted in identifying Kaveon Clark, a 19-year-old Barstow resident, as the suspect.
Clark, who is associated with the criminal street gang “ABM” (All Bout Money), fled the area following the shooting. An attempted murder warrant (PC 664/187(a)) has been issued for his arrest.
The police are currently searching for Clark, who is categorized as armed and dangerous. Citizens are advised not to approach him but to contact the authorities if they have information about his location.
Detective Andrew Hollister is handling the case and can be reached at (760) 255-5189 or via email at ahollister@barstowca.org. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469) or by visiting www.wetip.com.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to apprehend Clark.
