Homicide Detectives are investigating a murder/suicide at an apartment complex
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 11:34 a.m.
INCIDENT: Murder/Suicide Investigation
LOCATION: Avana Apartment Complex - 10400 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga
VICTIM: Male juvenile, 4 years old, resident of Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT: Female adult, 29 years old, resident of Rancho Cucamonga
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 11:34 a.m. deputies responded to the Avana Apartments following a report from an employee of the apartment complex of a deceased person inside an apartment. Employees received complaints of a foul odor coming from the apartment and made entry where they found a deceased juvenile. Deputies confirmed a male juvenile and an adult female were deceased inside.
Sheriff’s Homicide Investigators responded to conduct the investigation. At this point, Investigators believe the female killed the child and then took her own life. Investigators are not releasing any additional information at this time. Updates will be issued as new information becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Homicide Detail, Detective James Williams 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: Detective James Williams or Sergeant Robert Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909)387-3589
Case No. 111716188 H#2017-117
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700