June 13, 2023 - San Bernardino County Sheriff Department officials report on Sunday, June 11, 2023, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to reports of shots heard, in the 16300 block of Pebble Beach Drive. Upon arriving, deputies found Mary Flores collapsed in the parking lot of the apartment complex, suffering from stab wounds. Flores was later pronounced deceased at a nearby hospital. Additionally, deputies located Ladale Sanders and a 60-year-old male inside an apartment at the location. Sanders suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 60-year-old male suffered stab wounds and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Detectives with the Sheriff’ Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation. Through their investigation, detectives learned Sanders attacked and chased a resident at the complex, striking him with a hammer. After attacking the initial victim, Sanders stabbed Flores as she attempted to leave the location. Sanders ran to the 60-year-old’s apartment, broke in, and stabbed him.  After Sanders broke into the apartment, a shooting occurred inside the apartment. 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Nicholas Paslak, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

DATE/TIME: June 11, 2023, 8:20 p.m.

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: 16300 block of Pebble Beach Drive, Victorville

SUSPECT(S): Ladale Sanders, 21-year-old Victorville Resident (Deceased)

VICTIM(S): Mary Flores, 49-year-old Victorville Resident (Deceased)
Confidential, 60-year-old Male, Victorville Resident

Refer: Detective Nicholas Paslak or Sergeant Nicolas Craig

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 890-4904

Case No. DR# 172306210 / H# 2023-067

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff Department