Deputies Responding to Neighbor Dispute are Fired Upon, and a Deputy Involved Shooting Occurs; Suspect Taken into Custody
Deputies Responding to Neighbor Dispute are Fired Upon, and a Deputy Involved Shooting Occurs; Suspect Taken into Custody
DATE: October 21, 2026, at 8:55 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder / Deputy Involved Shooting
LOCATION: 22000 Block of Hurons Avenue, Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Johnny Pando, 26-years-old, Resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at about 8:55 a.m., deputies in Apple Valley responded to a residence for a reported disturbance between neighbors. When deputies arrived, they learned the suspect, Johnny Pando, assaulted the neighbor’s dog and threw fireworks at another neighbor’s residence. When deputies attempted to contact Pando at his residence, he refused to exit and deputies began public address announcements to gain Pando’s surrender. During the incident, Pando fired numerous shots toward deputies and a deputy involved shooting occurred. No one was struck and Pando surrendered without further incident.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation.
Pando was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for attempted murder. He remains in custody on $1,200,000 bail.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Detective A. DeCecio
Station: Specialized Investigations
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR#182606346 / H#2026-092
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
