Detectives Investigate Homicide and Illegal Marijuana Grow in Phelan
DATE/TIME: July 6, 2022, 5:20 p.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 5300 block of Sandstone Road, Phelan
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Abraham Talamantes, 32-year-old Phelan Resident
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at approximately 5:20 p.m., deputies with the Victor Valley Station responded to the 5300 block of Sandstone Road for a report of a man who had been shot. When deputies arrived, they found Abraham Talamantes unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life saving measures performed by deputies and emergency medical personnel, Talamantes was pronounced deceased at the scene.
During the initial investigation, deputies discovered a large marijuana cultivation operation on the property. Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team responded to the location to eradicate the illegal grow.
Investigators with Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division-Homicide Detail responded and are conducting the homicide investigation. The suspect has not yet been identified.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Malcolm Page, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Malcolm Page
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#072202308 H#2022-083
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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