Adelanto - A fight involving several subjects results in a shooting and death of a 22 year old man Sunday night
DATE/TIME: Sunday, November 16, 2014 / 5:59 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 - Murder
LOCATION: 11800 block of Cambridge Street, Adelanto
SUSPECT(S): Several unidentified males
VICTIM: Frank Bentello Whitehall, 22-years-old, of Adelanto (Deceased)
Confidential - Two males, both16 years old
SUMMARY:
On Sunday, November 16, 2014, at approximately 6:01 p.m., deputies from the Adelanto Police station were dispatched to a fight involving several subjects at a residence. As deputies were responding, the caller reported hearing a gunshot.
Deputies arrived several minutes later and found Whitehall suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was transported to Victor Valley Global Medical Center, but died shortly after arriving. Two other males suffered minor injuries during the fight.
Witnesses reported several male subjects drove to the house, forced entry and began fighting with residents when the shooting occurred. The suspects fled prior to deputies’ arrival.
Detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Homicide Detail responded to the location and assumed the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or the identity of the subjects involved, is urged to contact the Homicide Detail, Detective Chuck Phillips or Sergeant John Gaffney, at (909) 387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Chuck Phillips or Sergeant John Gaffney
Station: Specialized Investigations - Homicide Detail
Phone No.: (909) 387-3589
Case No. H #2014-102
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700