Three Arrested in Connection with August 15th Shooting in Chino Hills: Victim Remains Hospitalized
DATE/TIME: August 15, 2024 / 11:47 p.m.
INCIDENT: P.C. 664/187 - Attempted Murder
P.C. 245 - Assault with a Firearm
P.C. 29800 - Felon in Possession of a Firearm
P.C. 30305 - Felon in Possession of Ammunition
P.C. 182 - Conspiracy
P.C. 32 - Accessory after the Crime
LOCATION: 15000 block of Monte Vista Avenue, Chino Hills
SUSPECT(S): Johnny Valadez, a 43-year-old resident of Pomona (Shooter)
James Rodriguez, a 41-year-old resident of Chino Hills
Jonathan Rodriguez, a 18-year-old resident of Chino
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at around 11:47 p.m., Chino Hills deputies responded to a shooting at 15000 block of Monte Vista Avenue in Chino Hills. Deputies learned an altercation led to the suspect shooting the victim multiple times. Chino Hills deputies contacted multiple witnesses and secured the crime scene.
Chino Hills detectives responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. They processed the crime scene, conducted interviews, and searched several vehicles for evidence. Their investigation led to the identification of the shooter, Johnny Valadez, a 43-year-old resident of Pomona. Valadez was a career criminal who was on parole. Detectives learned Valadez fled the scene in a vehicle after the shooting.
On Friday, August 16, 2024, at around 3:30 p.m., Valadez was contacted by Chino Hills deputies in Pomona and was arrested. Chino Hills detectives served a search warrant at Valadez's Pomona home. The search warrant led to the recovery of multiple firearms. Valadez was booked at West Valley Detention Center for attempted murder.
James Rodriguez, a 41-year-old resident of Chino Hills, and Jonathan Rodriguez, an 18-year-old resident of Chino, were also arrested in connection to this investigation. They were booked at West Valley Detention Center for conspiracy and accessory after the crime.
The victim remains at a local trauma center with significant injuries. The victim is expected to survive.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Department at (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detectives Michael Schlegel, Elias Hernandez, or Sergeant Bryan Sprague
Station: Chino Hills Station
Phone No. (909) 364-2000
Case No. 222402498
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Chino Hills Police Department
14077 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
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