Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 5:39 a.m.

INCIDENT: Residential Robbery / Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: 20000 block of Ochoa Rd., Apple Valley

VICTIM: Confidential

SUSPECT: Vincent Avila, age 25 of Apple Valley

SUMMARY:
UPDATE: March 17th, 10:25 a.m.
Through investigation, the suspect has been identified as Vincent Avila, age 25 of Apple Valley.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information is being released at this time.
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On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 5:39 a.m. Sheriff’s dispatch received a 911 call reporting a residential robbery in progress. The victim stated he woke up and found a suspect, armed with a handgun, in his home attempting to steal his property. The victim, an off-duty Fontana Police Officer, attempted to subdue the suspect, and after a brief struggle he had the suspect at gunpoint. The suspect refused to comply with repeated commands to show his hands and lay on the ground. As the suspect reached into his waistband, the victim shot him in the upper torso. The suspect was transported to St. Mary/St. Joseph Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The victim was not injured.

Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators are conducting the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information is being released at this time. Updates will be issued as new information becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective Scott Thies 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 Dave Johnson or Detective Scott Thies

Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail

Phone No. (909)387-3589

Case No. 181601646 H#2016-021


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