DATE/TIME: October 18, 2022, 9:04 a.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 13500 block of Navajo Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Robert Schmidt Jr., 16-year-old Resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, deputies with the Apple Valley Police Department responded to the 13500 block of Navajo Road, to investigate a man down call. Upon arrival, deputies located Robert Schmidt Jr. Schmidt had suffered traumatic injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded and are conducting the investigation. No suspect has been identified, at this time. Further information will be released when available.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Michelle Del Rio, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Michelle Del Rio or Sergeant Michael Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#182205248 H#2022-134
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
