Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 1:21 a.m.

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: 15500 block of Hesperia Road, Victorville

VICTIM: Daniel Garcia, age 43 a transient of Victorville

SUSPECT(S): #1 – Arthur Cerda, 34 years old, resident of Victorville
#2 – Luis Rios, 24 years old, resident of Victorville

SUMMARY: UPDATE – June 30, 2017 10:00 a.m.
During the investigation, Detectives identified two possible suspects, Arthur Cerda and Luis Rios. On Friday, June 30, 2017 the Specialized Enforcement Detail located and detained the two subjects in Victorville. Homicide Detectives interviewed Cerda and Rios, and following the interview they were booked at High Desert Detention Center for PC187 – Murder. They are being held without bail.
Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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UPDATE: 3:15 p.m.
The victim has been identified as Daniel Garcia, age 43 a transient of Victorville.
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On Thursday, June 29, 2017, at approximately 1:21 a.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to the 15500 block of Hesperia Road following the report of shots heard and a subject down. Deputies and fire personnel arrived at the location and located a male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators from the Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded to the location and are currently conducting the investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have been in or around the area at the time of the shooting to contact Detective Nick Hartleben or Sergeant John Gaffney 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 website at www.wetip.com.


Refer: Detective Nick Hartleben or Sergeant John Gaffney
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909) 387-3589
Case No. DR #171707822 H #2017-063

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