Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Friday, February 15, 2019 12:18 am

INCIDENT: Murder Investigation *UPDATE*

LOCATION: 26351 Baseline Road, Highland

VICTIM: Marty Palmer, age 27, resident of Highland

SUSPECT: Unknown

UPDATE: July 10, 2020

Investigators have new information regarding multiple witnesses who were present at the time of the murder. Investigators are asking these witnesses to come forward with any information they have related to this investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division, Detective Eric Dyberg at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at (800)78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.

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SUMMARY:
On Friday, February 15, 2019, at approximately 12:18 am., deputies from the Highland Sheriff’s Station responded to 26351 E. Baseline Street, Highland regarding a reported assault with a deadly weapon inside the residence. Upon arrival, deputies located one male subject, later identified as Marty Palmer, injured from an apparent gunshot wound. Palmer was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail responded to the scene and conducted an investigation. The investigation is ongoing; updates will be issued as new information becomes available for release. The motive is not known at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division, Detective Eric Dyberg at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at (800)78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.

Refer: Detective Eric Dyberg or Sergeant Joseph Steers

Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail

Phone No. (909)387-3589

Case No. 131900687 H#2019-014

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