October 30, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 3:21 p.m., deputies in Victorville responded to the Victorville Galleria Mall for a report of shots fired inside the mall. Deputies arrived and discovered a male subject, identified as Guy Taylor, had been shot. Deputies attempted lifesaving measures until medical personnel arrived, however, Taylor was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives from the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation.
Through investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Harold Phillips, Jr., and learned there was a physical altercation between Phillips and Taylor when the shooting occurred. Phillips was not located, and an arrest warrant for murder was issued.
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the United States Marshals Office located Phillips in San Jose. Phillips was arrested for his warrant without incident and booked in at the Santa Clara County Jail. Phillips was later transported to the West Valley Detention Center where he remains in custody without bail.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
DATE/TIME: October 6, 2024 / 3:21 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 - Murder
LOCATION: Victorville Galleria Mall, 14560 Palmdale Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Harold Phillips, 34-years-old, Resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): Guy Taylor, 51-years-old, Resident of Victorville
Refer: Detective J. Angelini
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. H# 2024-106 DR# 172412935
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department