Apple Valley Man Dies after Being Shot Multiple Times; Murder Investigation Underway
DATE: April 17, 2025 / 7:14 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187- Murder
LOCATION: 14700 Block of Seneca Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Jermaine Trotter, 53-years-old, Resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, deputies responded to an apartment complex on Seneca Road for an assault with a deadly weapon call. When they arrived, they found the victim, Jermaine Trotter, in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. Trotter was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
On Sunday, April 22, 2025, Trotter died of his injuries and the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail, assumed the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect has not been identified or apprehended. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78- CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Detective F. Demara
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. H# 2025-027 DR# 172504737
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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