DATE/TIME: December 2, 2024 / 3:53 p.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: 8250 Day Creek Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): Confidential 2-year-old Male Juvenile, Resident of Crestline
SUMMARY:
On Monday, December 2, 2024, at about 3:53 p.m., deputies from Rancho Cucamonga were dispatched to a shooting in a parking lot at 8250 Day Creek Boulevard. When deputies arrived, they learned a two-year-old male child had been shot. The child was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Through investigation, deputies learned the victim and his 7-year-old brother were inside a truck when the 7-year-old found a firearm in the glovebox, resulting in the fatal shooting.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. A report will be sent to the District Attorney’s Office for review.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Sergeant M. Warrick or Detective E. Perez
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR#112413335 H#2024-127
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
