August 23, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Monday, August 19, 2024, at approximately 6:48 a.m., Hesperia Station deputies responded to a suspicious circumstances call in a dirt field southeast of Sultana Street and Escondido Avenue. Upon arriving, deputies located Aaron Neal deceased with obvious signs of trauma.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division-Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation. During the investigation it was discovered Neal had been shot with a firearm. Demetrial Tyler and Elaina Norman, who were known to Neal, were determined to be the suspects responsible for Neal’s death.

During the service of a search warrant at Tyler’s home, Tyler and Norman were taken into custody without incident. They were booked into custody at High Desert Detention Center for PC 187 – Murder. 

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

DATE/TIME: August 19, 2024 / 6:48 a.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: Sultana Street / Escondido Avenue, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Demetriel Richine Tyler, 21-year-old Hesperia Resident
                        Elaina Nicole Norman, 20-year-old Hesperia Resident
VICTIM(S): Aaron Neal, 19-year-old Hesperia Resident
Refer: Detective Dylan Gosswiller or Sergeant Michael Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#192405497 / H#2024-083

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department