San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
Press Release
DATE/TIME: September 18, 2016 / 3:17 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 245 Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Firearm)
LOCATION: 1900 block of Adams Street, Muscoy
SUSPECT(S): Jose Diaz (37), San Bernardino resident
VICTIM(S): Confidential
Summary
On September 18, 2016, at approximately 3:17 p.m., Deputies G. Nicassio, L. Sandoval and B. Ortiz, from the Sheriff’s Central Station, responded to the 1900 block of Adams Street to a call of shots being fired. When deputies arrived, witnesses said the driver of the sedan, later identified as Jose Diaz, shot a handgun at the victim’s feet. Deputies located Diaz’ vehicle in the 2500 block of Ogden Street. As deputies approached the residence, they saw Diaz run out from behind the home. After a brief foot pursuit, Diaz was taken into custody. Witnesses positively identified Diaz as the suspect in the shooting.
Deputies searched Diaz’ vehicle and found a semi-automatic handgun that was used in the shooting. At Diaz’s home deputies found a rifle with a sawed-off barrel and approximately one pound of processed marijuana. Diaz was arrested and booked into Central Detention Center for PC 245 Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Firearm).
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Central Station at (909) 387-3545. 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 website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy G. Nicassio
Station: Central Station
Phone No.(909) 387-3545
Case No.011604158
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Sheriff’s Public Affairs Division
655 E. Third Street
San Bernardino, California 92415-0061
Telephone: (909) 387-3700
