Homicide Detectives are investigating the murder of a 22-year-old Hesperia man & looking for info to ID the suspect
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 6, 2019
INCIDENT: Murder Investigation
LOCATION: 15000 block of Sycamore Street, Hesperia
VICTIM: Alejandro Espinoza, 22 years old, resident of Hesperia
SUSPECT: Unidentified
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 2:01 a.m. deputies were called to the 15000 block of Sycamore Street for shots heard and a man struck by gunfire. Deputies responded and found the victim unresponsive and began lifesaving measures. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. The victim has been identified as Alejandro Espinoza.
Homicide Detectives responded to conduct the investigation. Detectives have learned that Espinoza was outside of the residence with another man when a dark colored sedan drove up and began yelling at them. The driver left but returned several minutes later. The driver exited the vehicle and fired several shots, striking Espinoza. The driver then sped away.
Detectives are attempting to identify the suspect and urge anyone with information to contact Detective Narcie Sousa, Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Sergeant Angelo Gibilterra or Detective Narcie Sousa
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909)387-3589
Case No. DR#191905384 H#2019-068
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Hesperia Police Department
15840 Smoke Tree St
Hesperia, CA 92345
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-947-1549