Barricaded Suspect Fatally Shot By Police After Stand-Off in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A barricaded suspect was shot and killed after a stand-off with police on Saturday night in Victorville.
On September 7, 2024, at around 9:04 p.m., deputies were called to a residence in the 15600 block of Kadota Place due to a domestic disturbance.
According to sheriff’s officials, when deputies arrived, they learned the male suspect had assaulted the female victim.
The victim managed to leave the house, but the suspect refused to exit, leading to an hours-long stand-off.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the suspect allegedly held a gun to his girlfriend’s head.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division (SWAT) team arrived on the scene to assist.
Witnesses stated that the suspect was seen at a window, shouting at police. During negotiations, the suspect’s mother joined the speakerphone, urging him to surrender peacefully.
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria Huerta later reported that deputies attempted to negotiate with the suspect when a use of lethal force encounter (LFE) occurred.
The suspect was pronounced dead, and his identity has yet to be released.
Sheriff’s officials stated that no further information is available for release at this time.
