Full Notification

DATE/TIME: September 5, 2020/ 10:03 AM

INCIDENT: Attempted Murder / Assault with a deadly weapon / Shooting at an inhabited dwelling / Felon possession of a firearm / Possession of a firearm while armed

LOCATION: 25900 Block of 9th St, Highland

SUSPECT(S): Rayvaughn Anthony Thomas, age 29 a resident of Highland
Andrew Rafael Youngblood, age 33 a resident of San Bernardino

VICTIM(S): Eva Cordero, 44 years-old
Maria Rocha Castaneda, 41 years-old


SUMMARY: On September 5, 2020, deputies from the Highland Station responded to the area of 9th St and McKinley St reference a shooting. Witnesses reported two male suspects shooting at each other in the middle of the street. Rounds shot by the suspects struck an apartment that was occupied and a vehicle that was also occupied.

Detectives from the Highland Station assumed the investigation and identified Rayvaughn Anthony Thomas as one of the suspects. On September 15, 2020, Thomas was located at park in the City of San Bernardino by deputies from the Sheriff's Department's Gang Division. While contacting Thomas, several other subjects were detained. Deputies recovered 7 guns and arrested several others for charges not related to this case. Thomas was taken to the Highland Station for interview and at the conclusion of the interview was booked into the Central Detention Center.

Detectives continued their investigation and the second suspect was identified as Andrew Rafael Youngblood. On October 1, 2020, Youngblood was contacted at his place of employment. During a search of his vehicle, a loaded .45 caliber handgun was found. A search of Youngblood's residence was also done and a loaded 9mm handgun and suspect narcotics were found. Youngblood was interviewed and at the conclusion of the interview he was booked into the Central Detention Center.

Refer: Detective Brett Chandler

Station: Highland

Phone No. (909) 425-9793

Case No. 132003080

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