VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A Victorville resident was hospitalized after a man allegedly entered a home without permission, pulled a gun from a backpack during a struggle, and assaulted the victim before fleeing.
The incident was reported on Monday, March 16, 2026, at about 3:00 a.m. in the 14400 block of Palmdale Road in Victorville.
According to information provided to VVNG, deputies responded to a disturbance call and learned a male subject had entered a residence without permission.
The male victim reportedly tried to hold the subject until law enforcement arrived, but the suspect became combative during the confrontation.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly removed a firearm from his backpack, pointed it at the victim, and began assaulting the victim with the weapon before leaving the scene prior to deputies arriving.
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. A description of the suspect was not available at the time of this report.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Victorville Police Department at 760-241-2911.
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