May 4, 2023 – San Bernardino County Sheriff Department officials report that on May 3, 2023, the female victim, 17-year-old Yzabella Perez, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Investigators with Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division-Homicide Detail have assumed the investigation. No arrests have been made, at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Detective Shawn Thurman at (909) 890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip Website at www.wetip.com.   

Original Summary: On Saturday, April 29, 2023, at approximately 11:28 p.m., an 18-year-old male and a 17-year-old female were parked in the 34000 block of Princeton Drive, south of Campus Way. While the victims sat in their vehicle, unknown suspect(s) approached and discharged a firearm at their vehicle. Both victims were struck and taken to a local trauma center with life-threatening injuries.   

The suspect(s) fled the scene and were not located. This appears to be an isolated incident and there appears to be no immediate danger to the public.  

This investigation is ongoing, and the suspect(s) are still outstanding.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Daniel Shelton of the Yucaipa Station at (909) 918-2305.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip Website at www.wetip.com.   

DATE/TIME: April 29, 2023 / 11:28 pm

INCIDENT: PC 187-Murder, PC 664/187-Attempted Murder

LOCATION: 34000 Block of Princeton Drive, Yucaipa

SUSPECT(S): Unknown

VICTIM(S):   #1 Yzabella Perez, 17-year-old Yucaipa Resident (Deceased)
                     #2 Confidential 18-year-old Male

Refer: Detective Shawn Thurman or Sergeant Justin Giles 

Station: Specialized Investigations Division 

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No. DR# 142301256 / H# 2023-048

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff Department