DATE/TIME: September 20, 2024 / 4:04 p.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 13600 block of Quinnault Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Leon Sanchez, 46-year-old Male, Resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM(S): Frank Portillo, 31-year-old Male, Resident of Hesperia
Joshua Augsburger, 44-year-old Male, Resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 4:04 p.m., deputies with the Apple Valley station were dispatched to an automotive repair center, at 13600 Quinnault Road, for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Leon Sanchez who was armed with handgun. Sanchez was detained without incident. Deputies also located Frank Portillo and Joshua Augsburger, each suffering from gunshot wounds. Lifesaving measures were attempted on Portillo and Augsburger. Portillo was pronounced deceased at the scene and Augsburger was transported to a trauma center for treatment where he remains in critical condition.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded and assumed the investigation. Through the investigation, it was learned Portillo and Augsburger arrived at the location of occurrence and confronted Sanchez. During the argument witnesses heard Portillo threaten Sanchez. As the situation escalated Sanchez fired at Portillo and Augsburger, striking the two men. The investigation is ongoing. The case will be reviewed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office.
Sanchez was found to have a valid issued San Bernardino County Carry Concealed Firearm permit.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Owenn Domon, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Owenn Domon or Sergeant Michael Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#182404727 / H#2024-096
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
