DATE: August 3, 2026, at 10:37 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 - Murder
LOCATION: 7600 Block of Elm Street, Highland
SUSPECT 1: Brian Anthony Huidor, 27-years-old, Resident of San Bernardino
SUSEPCT 2: Angel Santiago Macias, 23-years-old, Resident of Highland
VICTIM(S): Samuel Canales, 33-years-old, Resident of Highland
SUMMARY:
On Monday, August 3, 2026, at about 10:37 a.m., deputies from Highland were dispatched to a residence on Elm Street for a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, they located the victim, Samuel Canales, inside a detached secondary home on the property. Canales had been stabbed and was transported to a hospital, where he died shortly after.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation. Detectives identified two suspects, Brian Anthony Huidor and Angel Santiago Macias. Macias was later located in Highland and taken into custody.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) located Huidor at a residence in San Bernardino and took him into custody.
Both suspects were booked at the Central Detention Center for murder and remain in custody. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites
Refer: Detective Javier Lopez or Sergeant Bryan Sprague
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 132602701 H# 2026-077
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
