Homicide Detectives are investigating a Deputy Involved Shooting in the unincorporated area of Apple Valley
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 6:08 p.m.
INCIDENT: Deputy Involved Shooting
LOCATION: 25000 block of Flathead Rd., Unincorporated area of Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Dearld Edward Wicker, 41 years old, resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 6:08 p.m. deputies were conducting a follow up in the 25000 block of Flathead Rd. related to the shooting in the Target parking lot. The suspect involved in the shooting had been identified as Dearld Wicker and deputies had obtained a warrant for his arrest. Upon arriving at the location, deputies made contact with Wicker, who was armed with a handgun, and a deputy involved shooting occurred. Wicker was wounded and transported by air to Loma Linda University Medical Center. The extent of Wicker’s injuries are unknown at this time.
Sheriff’s Homicide Detail responded to conduct the deputy involved shooting investigation.
Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Sheriff’s Homicide Detail, Detective Lisa Guerra at (909)387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Lisa Guerra or Sergeant Jason Radeleff
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909)387-3589
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700