Homicide Detectives Seek Public's Help After New Information Emerges in 2023 Murder of Rancho Cucamonga Man
DATE/TIME: September 10, 2026
INCIDENT: PC 187 - Murder
LOCATION: 10200 Block of 25th Street, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Victor Salazar, 41-years-old, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga
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Updated on September 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Through continued investigation, Homicide detectives developed additional information and believe a full-size sport utility vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban, was involved in the murder.
Detectives are releasing a photo of the actual vehicle and urge anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Travis Kleveno 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
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Updated on: September 1, 2026, at 10:20 a.m.
On Friday, August 18, 2023, Victor Salazar was located deceased in the area of 25th Street and Center Street, in Rancho Cucamonga. Investigators have developed new leads and are currently seeking information from the public.
Salazar’s photo is being released, and detectives are asking anyone who may have seen Salazar prior to the murder, or anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact Detective Travis Kleveno 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.
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SUMMARY:
On Friday, August 18, 2023, at 8:14 p.m., deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Station responded to a report of shots fired in the 10200 block of 25th Street. When deputies arrived, they located the victim, identified as Victor Salazar, in the roadway with a gunshot wound. Salazar was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation.
The suspect remains at large, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4804. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective T. Kleveno
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 112308484 H# 2023-092
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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