Full Notification

DATE/TIME: November 3, 2020   2:18 p.m.
 
INCIDENT:    Murder/Suicide Investigation
 
LOCATION: 7800 block of Day Creek Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga
 
VICTIM:          Tonya Thomas, 48 years old, resident of Rancho Cucamonga
 
SUSPECT:    Tommy Thomas, 44 years old, resident of Rancho Cucamonga
                         
 
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 2:18 p.m. Rancho Cucamonga deputies responded to a medical aid call at an apartment complex on Day Creek Blvd. A deputy entered the apartment and found a deceased male and female inside and both appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds.
 
Due to the circumstances, Homicide Detectives were requested and responded to conduct the investigation.
 
Homicide Detectives learned Tonya and Tommy were married and lived together in the apartment. Tonya’s family had not seen or heard from her since Saturday and when family members were still unable to reach her by phone, they went to the residence where the couple was found deceased.  Based on evidence located at the scene, Detectives determined Tommy shot Tonya and then took his own life.
 
The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available for release. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Robert Ripley, Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
 
Refer:             Detective Robert Ripley or Sergeant A.J. Gibilterra
 
Station:          Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
 
Phone No.     (909)387-3589
 
Case No.       DR#112011792        H#2020-125
 
 
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department