A child abuse suspect was hospitalized following a shooting with deputies in the Muscoy community of San Bernardino County, authorities reported. The shooting occurred as deputies were enforcing an arrest warrant at approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, in the 1900 block of West Mallory Street, as reported by the SBSD - Headquarters. During the attempted arrest, the suspect, identified as Fredy Castillo Cabrales, 37, reportedly pointed a gun at the deputies, which led to what the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department described as a "lethal force encounter."
According to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, Cabrales was shot by the gunfire and subsequently transported to a local hospital in critical condition. After receiving medical treatment, Cabrales was booked in absentia on suspicion of charges that include attempted murder of a police officer, child sexual battery, and child abuse, with his bail set at $1.3 million. While investigating the scene, deputies found a detailed investigation being led by the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division. The critical condition of Cabrales continues under hospital care.
In statements obtained by KTLA, the Sheriff's Department has called for anyone with more information regarding the case to reach out. Persons willing to provide details while remaining anonymous can contact the We-Tip hotline at 800-782-7463 or visit We-Tip’s website. The investigation is ongoing and led by Detective A. Alcala and Sgt. T. Mooradian of the Specialized Investigations Division.
