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Wednesday September 20th, 2023 :: 02:25 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Suspect Arrested for Murder After Deputies Respond to Suspicious Circumstances Call in Lucerne Valley




DATE/TIME:  September 19, 2023 / 9:51 a.m.

INCIDENT:   PC 187 - Murder

LOCATION: 32600 Block of State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley

SUSPECT(S): Jennifer Antoine, 48-years-old, Resident of Lucerne Valley

VICTIM(S): Pierre Antoine, 61-years-old, Resident of Lucerne Valley


SUMMARY: 
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 9:51 a.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a suspicious circumstances call at a residence in the 32600 block of State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley.  When deputies arrived, they located the victim, identified as Pierre Antoine, deceased, inside the residence. 
 
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation.  

Through investigation, it was determined Pierre’s wife, Jennifer Antoine, shot and killed Pierre while inside the residence. 

Jennifer was arrested for murder and booked in at the High Desert Detention Center where she remains in custody without bail. 
 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.  



Refer:  Detective Jonathan Cavender or Sergeant Justin Giles

Station:  Homicide Detail

Phone No.  909-890-4904

Case No.  DR# 072303309  H# 2023-102



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

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