December 4, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Monday, December 2, 2024, at about 3:53 p.m., deputies from Rancho Cucamonga were dispatched to a shooting in a parking lot at 8250 Day Creek Boulevard.  When deputies arrived, they learned a two-year-old male child had been shot.  The child was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  

Through investigation, deputies learned the victim and his 7-year-old brother were inside a truck when the 7-year-old found a firearm in the glovebox, resulting in the fatal shooting.   

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation.  A report will be sent to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division 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:  December 2, 2024 / 3:53 p.m.

INCIDENT:   Death Investigation

LOCATION:  8250 Day Creek Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga

VICTIM(S):  Confidential 2-year-old Male Juvenile, Resident of Crestline

Refer:  Sergeant M. Warrick or Detective E. Perez  

Station:  Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No.  909-890-4904

Case No.  DR#112413335  H#2024-127

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department