Victorville Woman Hospitalized After Hammer Attack, Deputies Investigating as Attempted Murder
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A woman was hospitalized after being struck in the head with a hammer in an incident now under investigation as an attempted murder, officials said.
It happened at about 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in the 12000 block of Berrydale Street in Victorville.
According to a written statement from Socorro Cuevas, the public information officer for the Victorville Police Department, the victim sustained a laceration to her right temple after being hit with a hammer.
No suspect information was provided, and it appears no arrests have been made. The Victorville Police Department is handling the investigation, which remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-782-7463) or visit www.wetip.com.
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