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Wednesday July 12th, 2023 :: 09:15 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Investigators Arrest Victorville Man for Homicide after Sunday Night Shooting

DATE/TIME: July 9, 2023, 10:19 p.m.

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: 14200 block of Valley Center Drive, Victorville

SUSPECT(S): Ricky Prudholme Jr., 41-year-old Male, Victorville Resident

VICTIM(S): Eddie James, 43-year-old Male, Victorville Resident


SUMMARY: On Sunday, July 9, 2023, deputies with the Victorville Police Department responded to the 14200 block of Valley Center Drive, for a reported gunshot wound victim. The victim, Eddie James, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded to conduct the investigation. Through investigation, Ricky Prudholme Jr. was identified as the suspect. With the assistance of the Specialized Enforcement Detail, Prudholme was located and taken into custody. Prudholme was booked at High Desert Detention Center for murder, felon in possession of a firearm, and participation in a criminal street gang. He is being held without bail. 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Amy Bilbao, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

Refer: Detective Amy Bilbao or Sergeant Nicolas Craig

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 890-4904

Case No. DR# 172307301 / H# 2023-080

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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