Felon arrested after violent gunshot incident in Apple Valley – VVNG.com

APPLE VALLEY, California (VVNG.com) – Authorities arrested a 42-year-old convicted felon who stopped and attacked his neighbor with a gun, and seized several firearms.

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 8:43 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call in the 20100 block of Piedmont Drive in Apple Valley.

The victim was riding his dirt bike on the street in front of his home when he was stopped by his neighbor Kenny Lattinville, a 42-year-old Apple Valley resident.

According to a sheriff’s press release, “Lattinville allegedly pulled out a handgun and pistol-whipped the victim in the face. The victim sustained injuries from the attack, abandoned his bike on the street and ran back to his home to call 911.”

Lattinville stood in his front yard with a rifle and a pistol and shouted in the direction of the victim’s residence.

Officers from the Victor Valley and Apple Valley stations responded and arrested Lattinville without incident. The victim sustained a visible injury consistent with the alleged assault. A search warrant was issued for Lattinville’s residence. Inside the residence, officers found and seized 17 firearms.

Kenny Lattinville, a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a firearm, was arrested at the High Desert Detention Center on charges of assault with a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm. He is currently being held on $140,000.00 bail.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy S. Bowman at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800. Callers may remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

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