DATE/TIME: November 13, 2026, at 5:44 a.m.
INCIDENT: Attempt Murder
LOCATION: 16000 block of Tude Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Marcus Murchinson, 42-year-old male, Resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM: 23-year-old female
SUMMARY: On Friday, November 13, 2026, at approximately 5:44 a.m., Sheriff’s Dispatch received a 911 call and overheard an argument, audible in the background. Deputies responded to a residence in the 16000 block of Tude Road, where they contacted a 23-year-old female victim who had sustained multiple injuries.
Through the investigation, deputies determined Marcus Murchinson had pointed a firearm at the victim, prevented her from leaving the residence, and assaulted her, causing great bodily injury. The victim was eventually able to make a 911 call.
Deputies contacted Murchinson and detained him without incident. A search warrant was subsequently authored and served at the residence. During the search, deputies located and seized five firearms.
Murchinson was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for PC 664/187- Attempted Murder.
Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to contact the Apple Valley Police Station at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 844-909-3006, text REPORT to 844-909-3006, or provide information at the link: https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Taylor Reynolds
Station: Apple Valley
Phone No: (760) 240-7428
Case No. 182606805
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino Sheriff-Coroner Department
