Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Monday, May 7, 2018, 3:03 am

INCIDENT: Murder Investigation

LOCATION: 14400 block of Moon Valley Street, Victorville

SUSPECT: Donnell Parker, age 54 of Victorville

VICTIM: Jason Thomas, age 31 of Victorville

SUMMARY:

On Monday, May 7, 2018, at approximately 3:03 am, Sheriff’s dispatch received a 911 call where the phone line was left open, and dispatchers heard an unknown disturbance in the background. While deputies were in route to the residence, dispatch was advised that a stabbing had occurred. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene and found the victim lying near the garage door suffering from a stab wound to his upper body. Medical aid was provided at the scene, and the victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased just before 4:00 am. The suspect, Donnell Parker, had fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival but later returned to the residence. Donnell Parker was taken into custody and booked for PC 187 - Murder.

Homicide Investigators determined the victim was known to the suspect and both were living at the residence on Moon Valley Street. The motive for the stabbing is not known at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Detail, Sergeant Angelo Gibilterra or Detective Narcie Sousa 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 Narcie Sousa or Sergeant Angelo Gibilterra

Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail

Phone No. (909) 387-3589

Case No. DR#171804903 H#2018-033

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