Investigators Conducting a Homicide Investigation in Victorville
DATE/TIME: June 4, 2022, 9:43 a.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 14000 block of Burning Tree Drive, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Jeremiah Ponce, 20-year-old Victorville Resident
VICTIM(S): Jose Rojas, 42-year-old Victorville Resident
SUMMARY: On Saturday, June 4, 2022, deputies with the Victorville Police Department responded to an assault with a weapon call in the 14000 block of Burning Tree Drive, in Victorville. When deputies arrived, they found Jose Rojas suffering from a gunshot wound. Rojas was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Through investigation, deputies learned an altercation occurred at the location and Jeremiah Ponce fired the gun at Rojas.
Investigators with Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division-Homicide Detail responded and are conducting the investigation. The full report will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review and consideration of charges.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Ian Gosswiller, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Ian Gosswiller or Sergeant Michael Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 387-3589
Case No. DR#172206642 H#2022-068
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700