DATE/TIME: June 18, 2025 / 7:19 P.M.
INCIDENT: PC273(a)- Cruelty to Child
LOCATION: 8000 Block of Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM(S): Confidential 4-year-old Male Juvenile, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 7:19 P.M., Rancho Cucamonga responded to a call reference a shooting. When deputies arrived, they learned a 4-year-old male child had been shot. The child was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
During their investigation, deputies learned the victim accessed a firearm that was left unsecured in his parent’s bedroom and accidentally shot himself in the stomach. A Children and Family Services report was completed, and all firearms were removed from the residence for safekeeping.
We urge all gun owners to take this unfortunate incident as a reminder of the critical importance of safely securing all firearms. Please ensure guns are stored properly and kept out of the reach of children.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station at (909)477-2800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy M. Diaz
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112506313
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
