Two Arrested for Allegedly Shooting at LA Sheriff Deputy's Vehicle

Suspects fled to Hawaii after the incident in Rolling Hills Estates

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Shane Michael Mahoney, 39, and Arianna Charmaine Mitchell, 22, have been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged shooting at a Los Angeles Sheriff deputy's vehicle while the deputy was responding to a call of service in Rolling Hills Estates. Mahoney is accused of shooting at the vehicle with an assault-style rifle, while Mitchell allegedly helped him flee from law enforcement after the incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers face while on duty, as well as the importance of swift action and coordination between local and federal authorities to apprehend suspects who pose a threat to public safety.

The details

According to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, on Feb. 22, as a deputy was responding to a call of a reckless driver in the 600 block of Deep Valley Drive, a gunshot rang out and the vehicle was struck by a bullet just before 9 a.m. The deputy got out of the vehicle and discovered a single bullet hole. Mahoney is accused of shooting at the vehicle from an apartment complex balcony, and Mitchell allegedly helped him flee to Hawaii the following day.

  • On February 22, 2026, the shooting incident occurred in Rolling Hills Estates.
  • On February 23, 2026, the suspects fled to Kauai, Hawaii.
  • On February 24, 2026, the suspects were taken into custody in Hawaii.

The players

Shane Michael Mahoney

A 39-year-old man charged with one felony count each of attempted murder and assault with a semiautomatic firearm upon a peace officer.

Arianna Charmaine Mitchell

A 22-year-old woman charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact for allegedly helping Mahoney flee from law enforcement.

Robert Luna

The Los Angeles County Sheriff, who expressed gratitude that the deputy was not injured and called the incident an "attempted murder of a peace officer."

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What they’re saying

“This was an attempted murder of a peace officer.”

— Robert Luna, Los Angeles County Sheriff (CBS News)

“Thankfully, the bullet did not penetrate the back of the front seat where the deputy was seated. Our deputy could have absolutely been killed, and that's what I'm talking about. I'm so grateful that did not happen.”

— Robert Luna, Los Angeles County Sheriff (CBS News)

What’s next

The two suspects are awaiting extradition back to California to face the charges.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks that law enforcement officers face in the line of duty and the importance of swift action by authorities to apprehend suspects who pose a threat to public safety.