DATE: November 5, 2025 / 3:10 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 – Murder
LOCATION: 51000 block of Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley
SUSPECT(S): Rocky Duarte, 41-years-old, Resident of Morongo Valley
VICTIM 1: Adult male, 58-years-old, Resident of Morongo Valley – deceased, pending next of kin notification
VICTIM 2: Adult female, 59-years-old, Resident of Morongo Valley
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at approximately 0310 hours, Morongo Station Deputies responded to the 51000 block of Twentynine Palms Highway, for an unknown problem. Deputies located victim 2, with visible lacerations to the left side of her face, neck and left shoulder area.
The investigation revealed that victim 2, was asleep on a chair inside of the residence and woke up to see the suspect, known as Rocky in the kitchen. The suspect then stabbed victim 1, ultimately killing him and stabbed victim 2 prior to fleeing the scene. The suspect was no longer at the incident location when deputies arrived.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail also responded to the location and assumed the investigation.
Detectives determined the suspect was known to live at the same incident location in another residence. The Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) was contacted and responded to the location for assistance in apprehending the suspect who was found inside of his residence.
Rocky Duarte was arrested without further incident for PC187- Murder and remains in custody at the West Valley Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this incident 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 T. Gagne
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 092501651 H# 2025-097
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
