Burney, Calif. – September 4, 2025 -The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 28-year-old Victor Sage Kersten in connection with the brutal assault of his elderly mother that occurred Thursday morning in Burney.
At approximately 9:58 a.m., deputies from the Burney Station were dispatched to a residence on the 20000 block of Marquette Street following reports of an assault involving an elderly female victim. Callers reported that the victim had been attacked inside the residence and struck multiple times in the head with a hammer by her adult son.
Upon arrival, deputies immediately began searching the area for the victim. She was located at a nearby residence, suffering from significant head injuries. Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for urgent treatment. Her condition has not yet been released.
Kersten was located at the residence where the assault had occurred. Deputies made contact with him by telephone, and after a brief negotiation, he exited the home unarmed and was safely taken into custody.
He was transported and booked into the Shasta County Jail on the following charges:
- 664/187 PC – Attempted Murder
- 245(a)(1) PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- 243(d) PC – Aggravated Battery
- 368(b)(1) PC – Willful Infliction of Physical or Mental Suffering to an Elder or Dependent Adult
- 148(a)(1) PC – Resist/Delay/Obstruct a Peace Officer
The Sheriff’s Office confirmed this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Detectives continue to investigate the case, and more details may be released as the investigation develops.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (530) 245-6135.
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