Detectives with the Specialized Investigations Division are conducting a death investigation in Hesperia 
DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 16, 2020 6:30 a.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation (Suicide) / Search Warrant / Possession of Child Pornography Investigation
LOCATION: 16000 block of Orange Street, Hesperia
SUSPECT: Erik Tapia, 30 years old, resident of Hesperia
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:30 a.m., Detectives with the Crimes Against Children Detail, Specialized Enforcement Division, and Hesperia deputies responded to the Orange Street residence to serve a search warrant. Detectives conducted an investigation into possession of child pornography and identified Erik Tapia as the suspect. After knocking on the door and getting no response, SED used a public-address system to have Tapia exit the home. When Tapia did not respond, detectives entered and heard a gunshot. Detectives found Tapia in a bedroom suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Medical aid pronounced him deceased at the scene. There were no other occupants in the home.
Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division responded to conduct the death investigation.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Floyd Stone, 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 Floyd Stone or Sergeant Joseph Steers
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909)387-3589
Case No. DR#602000112 H#2020-065
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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