A Homicide Investigation in Spring Valley Lake results in the arrest of Harold Nelson
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 8, 2015/9:14 a.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 18400 block of Fortuna Lane, Spring Valley Lake
VICTIM: Kum Nelson, age 70, a resident of Spring Valley Lake
SUSPECT: Harold Nelson, age 64, a resident of Spring Valley Lake
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, October 8, 2015, at approximately 9:14 a.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a residence in the 18400 block of Fortuna Lane in Spring Valley Lake, following the report of a possible shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located a male subject, later identified as Harold Nelson, with injuries. Mr. Nelson was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. Detectives also located the victim, Kum Nelson, deceased inside the residence.
Detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail were requested and are conducting the investigation. Detectives interviewed Harold Nelson at the hospital, he was subsequently arrested for the murder of Kum Nelson. Mr. Nelson remains in the hospital however, his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Mike Flores or Sergeant Robert Warrick 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 website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Mike Flores or Sergeant Robert Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909) 387-3589
Case No. DR #071503595 H#2015-89
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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