DATE/TIME: April 3, 2025 / 6:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Attempted Murder
LOCATION: 10325 Dutra Avenue, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Jonathan McDonald, 20-year-old, transient of Hesperia
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY:
On April 3, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., deputies with the Hesperia Police Department responded to Live Oak Park located at 10325 Datura Avenue in Hesperia for an assault. When deputies arrived, it was learned the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation. During the altercation, the suspect produced a firearm and shot the victim two times before fleeing the scene. The victim left the area and called law enforcement. The victim was transported to a trauma center for treatment of injuries.
The suspect was identified as Jonathan McDonald, and an arrest warrant was issued.
On April 22, 2025, at approximately 12:53 a.m., investigators with the Hesperia Police Department located McDonald in a transient encampment near the area of Escondido and Main Street in Hesperia.
McDonald was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for PC 664/187- Attempted Murder.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Detective K. Campbell at the Hesperia Police Department at (760) 947-1500 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Amanda Paslak, Community/Media Relations
Station: Hesperia Police Department
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
Case No. 192501907
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
