DATE/TIME: April 11, 2022
INCIDENT: PC 187 - Murder
LOCATION: High Desert Detention Center, 9438 Commerce Way, Adelanto, CA
VICTIM: Henry Guerrero, 31-years-old, resident of Barstow
SUSPECT: Jesse Lobato, 30-years-old, resident of Colton
SUMMARY:
On Monday, April 11, 2022, at 2:27 p.m., deputies at the High Desert Detention Center discovered Inmate Jesse Lobato assaulting Inmate Henry Guerrero, inside a cell. Staff at the High Desert Detention Center, including medical staff, immediately responded and found Guerrero suffered major injuries from the assault. Medical staff provided aid to Guerrero until he was transported to a local hospital. Despite all life saving measures, Guerrero was pronounced deceased.
Detectives from the Specialized Investigation Division, Homicide Detail, responded and assumed the investigation.
Guerrero had been in custody since February 2021 for an attempted murder case out of Barstow. Lobato had been in custody since June 2018 for multiple charges including, felon in possession of a firearm, carjacking and a violation of parole hold.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Detective Shawn Thurman or Sergeant Justin Giles, at 909-387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-76-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com
Refer: Detective S. Thurman
Station: Specialized Investigation Division
Phone No. 909-387-3589
Case No. DR#372200130 H#2022-44
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
