Full Notification

DATE/TIME: July 10, 2018 / 8:47 pm

INCIDENT: Attempted Murder

LOCATION: 14200 block of Borego Road, Victorville

SUSPECT: Joseph Mosby, 20-year old Victorville resident

VICTIM(S): 32-year old male
29-year old female
69-year old female

SUMMARY:
On July 10, 2018, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to a stabbing call in the 14200 block of Borego Road.

Upon arrival, deputies learned Joseph Mosby had been involved in a verbal altercation with the 32-year old male victim. Mosby attempted to stab the victim but the knife broke, causing only minor injury to his arm. Mosby returned to his apartment. Once inside he retrieved another knife and began stabbing his 29-year old sister. Mosby’s 69-year old grandmother attempted to stop him and sustained a stab wound to her leg.

The male victim refused medical attention at the scene. The 29-year old victim suffered multiple wounds and was flown to a nearby trauma center for treatment. The 69-year old victim was transported to a local hospital. The condition of the victims is not available at this time.

Deputies took Mosby into custody at the scene. He was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for attempted murder. His bail was set at $1,000,000.00 and he is scheduled to appear in Victorville Superior Court on July 12, 2018.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Mara Rodriguez, Media Relations Officer

Station: Victorville Police Department

Case #: 171807560

Phone No. (760) 241-2911

JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department