Jakarr Thomas of Victorville arrested for attempted murder after shooting his brother 
DATE/TIME: July 17, 2017 / 12:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Attempted Murder
LOCATION: 16600 block of Culley Street
SUSPECT: Jakarr Thomas, 20-year old Victorville resident
VICTIM: Victor Thomas, 21-year old Victorville resident
SUMMARY:
On July 17, 2017, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to Victor Valley Global Medical Center for a call of a man shot in the chest.
The victim, Victor Thomas, and the suspect, Jakarr Thomas, are brothers and had been engaged in a conversation regarding family issues. The conversation escalated into an argument and Jakarr shot Victor one time in the chest, then left the location. The victim was driven to the hospital by a family member and subsequently transferred by air to another hospital for treatment.
At approximately 1:05 p.m., deputies located the suspect at a residence in the 16600 block of Joshua Street in Victorville. Two handguns were found at the location, one being identified as the weapon used in the shooting. The suspect was taken into custody and booked at High Desert Detention Center for attempted murder. He is scheduled to appear in Victorville Superior Court on July 19, 2017.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Mara Rodriguez, Media Relations Officer
Station: Victorville Police Department
Case #: 171708580
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700
