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SBSD - Chino Hills Police Department
Wednesday September 9th, 2020 :: 09:21 a.m. PDT

Advisory

West End - Steve Cordero of Chino was arrested for attempted murder

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 8, 2020/9:27 PM

INCIDENT: Attempted Murder

LOCATION: 11000 Block of Norton Avenue, Montclair

SUSPECT(S): Steve Cordero, 20 year-old male resident of Chino

VICTIM: Confidential

SUMMARY: On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at approximately 9:25 p.m., the victim was preparing to leave for work, when he opened his car door, to find the suspect, later identified as Steve Cordero sitting inside the vehicle attempting to steal items. Cordero exited the vehicle and began slashing the victim with a knife, before fleeing the scene on foot. The victim suffered life-threatening stab and slash wounds to his head, neck, and torso. The victim was transported to an area hospital to be treated for his injuries.

During the investigation, West End deputies identified and arrested Cordero at his residence. Cordero was booked into West Valley Detention Center for attempted murder.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy T. Van Amberg/Deputy D. Martinez

Station: West End Station

Phone No. 909-364-2000

Case No. 022000545

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Chino Hills Police Department
14077 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709

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