Central/San Bernardino - Two suspects arrested for an attempted murder and assault with serious injuries
DATE/TIME: November 7, 2015 / 10:20 PM
INCIDENT: Attempted Murder / Assault with Serious Injury
LOCATION: 1900 block of Highland Avenue San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): Miguel Torres 33 year old from Rialto, Javier Zavala 37 year old from San Bernardino
VICTIM(S): Adult Male – Confidential
SUMMARY:
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, at approximately 10: 20 PM, deputies from the Central Station responded to the report of an assault that had just occurred at the La Consentida Bar in the 1900 block of Highland Avenue in San Bernardino. Upon arrival, deputies were advised that the suspects, later identified as Miguel Torres and Javier Zavala, were involved in a fight outside the location. The victim was assaulted by Torres and Zavala, receiving serious bodily injury during the assault.
Deputies determined that during the incident, Miguel Torres retrieved a hand gun from his vehicle and shot the victim as he was lying on the ground. The victim was shot from behind and has been in the hospital being treated for his injuries.
Deputies and detectives assigned to Central Station conducted a thorough investigation which led to the identification and apprehension of both suspects. Miguel Torres was arrested on November 10th, and Javier Zavala was arrested on November 16th, both without incident.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Central Station at (909) 387-3545. 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 J. Ruiz
Station: Central Station
Case #: #011505203
Phone No. 909-387-3545
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700