Elderly Male Found Deceased Inside Home After Fire is Extinguished
DATE/TIME: April 15, 2023 / 3:24 a.m.
INCIDENT: Residential Fire
LOCATION: 8300 Block of Leucite Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): None
VICTIM(S): Dennis Majors, 69-years-old, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
SUMMARY: On Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 3:24 a.m., a reporting party called Sheriff's Dispatch to report a residential fire at a residence in the 8300 block of Leucite Avenue. Two deputies attempted entry into the residence, but were prevented entry due to the intense fire and smoke.
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District responded and extinguished the fire. During a search of the residence, the victim, identified as Dennis Majors, was found deceased. The investigation into the fire is ongoing.
Deputies sustained first degree burns and the effects of smoke inhalation during the incident. Both deputies were treated and released from the hospital.
Refer:Sergeant Scott Bibeau
Station:Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
Phone No.(909) 941-1488
Case No.112304236
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-477-2800