VICTORVILLE — Deputies are investigating a Wednesday night shooting that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old Victorville man, officials said.
Just after 7:30 p.m., San Bernardino County Victorville Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the 15800 block of Sitting Bull Street in Victorville after receiving a 911 call reporting a disturbance between the two residents at the home.
Deputies arrived and found a man, identified as Mark Maxwell, suffering from gunshot wounds, officials said. Maxwell was pronounced dead at the scene.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives were called to conduct an investigation and learned there was a disturbance between the roommates, which escalated over a period of several hours, according to authorities.
Maxwell left the residence for a brief time shortly before the shooting occurred. He returned to the residence and the disturbance quickly intensified, authorities said, causing Maxwell to force his way into the house. That's when he was shot.
Homicide detectives interviewed his roommate, as well as neighbors and witnesses. Following the interview, the roommate was released pending the District Attorney’s review of the investigation. The roommate's identity is being withheld for his safety, authorities said.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Sheriff’s Homicide Detail, Detective Troy Mooradian, at 909-387-3589.