DATE/TIME: January 23, 2024, 8:16 p.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: Lessing Avenue and Shadow Mountain Road, El Mirage, CA
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Pending Positive Identification and Next of Kin Notification
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at approximately 8:16 p.m., deputies responded to Lessing Avenue and Shadow Mountain Road, a remote desert area in El Mirage, for a well check. Upon arrival, deputies located multiple deceased individuals.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded and are conducting the investigation. Six individuals have been confirmed deceased. No arrests have been made. The investigation is continuing, and additional information will be released when available.
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS AN ACTIVE AND ONGOING INVESTIGATION. THE INFORMATION OBTAINED AT THIS TIME IS PRELIMINARY AND MAY CHANGE AS ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE IS COLLECTED, ANALYZED, PROCESSED AND REVIEWED. SOME INFORMATION MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME, EITHER IT IS UNKNOWN OR IT MAY JEAPORDIZE THE INTEGRITY OF THE INVESTIGATION.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Public Affairs Division
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#242400318
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
