Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 3:09 p.m.

INCIDENT: Murder

LOCATION: 9700 block of Cerise Street, Rancho Cucamonga
Jack in the Box, Archibald Ave. /Arrow Rte., Rancho Cucamonga

VICTIM: Xochilt Escobar, 42, Rancho Cucamonga

SUSPECT: Angel Thomas Leytte, 23, Transient (Escobar’s son)

SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 3:09 p.m. Rancho Cucamonga deputies were called to a residence in the 9700 block of Cerise St. for a domestic disturbance. The caller stated a male was assaulting a female in the backyard of the home. As deputies were responding, the caller further stated the suspect was leaving the scene on foot. Additional responding deputies were advised the suspect was at the nearby Jack in the Box restaurant on Archibald Ave. and Arrow Rte. They located the suspect and took him into custody.

Deputies and medical aid arrived on Cerise St. and found the victim unresponsive. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators from the Specialized Investigation Division, Homicide Detail responded to conduct the investigation. Investigators have determined that the suspect, Angel Leytte went to the residence to visit his mother, Xochilt Escobar. For reasons unknown, Leytte assaulted Escobar repeatedly in the upper body, causing fatal injuries.

Leytte was booked at the West Valley Detention Center for Murder and is being held without bail.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective Eddie Bachman 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 Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Sergeant John Gaffney or Detective Eddie Bachman

Station: Specialized Investigation Division – Homicide Detail

Phone No. (909)387-3589

Case No. 111506111 H#2015-046

John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department