DATE/TIME: April 5, 2023 / 4:32 a.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 17000 block of Bear Valley Rd., Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): James Jones IV, 29-years-old, Transient
VICTIM(S): Hector Manuel Mora, 40-year-old Resident of Hesperia
UPDATE: April 24, 2023 – Through continued investigation, investigators identified the suspect in the April 5th homicide as 29-year-old James Jones IV. On Friday, April 21, 2023, Jones was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for PC 187-Homicide.
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at approximately 4:32 a.m., deputies with the Hesperia Police Department responded to a reported stabbing in front of Walgreen’s, in the 17000 block of Bear Valley Road. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, Hector Manuel Mora, and began first aid. Emergency medical personnel responded, and Mora was transported to a local hospital. Despite life saving measures, Mora was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded and are conducting the investigation. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Nicholas Paslak, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Nicholas Paslak or Sergeant Nicolas Craig
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#192302328 / H#2023-039
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
