Apple Valley Man Dies after Being Shot Multiple Times, Murder Investigation Underway 

April 25, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Thursday, April 17, 2025, deputies responded to an apartment complex on Seneca Road for an assault with a deadly weapon call.  When they arrived, they found the victim, Jermaine Trotter, in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.  Trotter was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.  

On Sunday, April 22, 2025, Trotter died of his injuries and the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail, assumed the investigation.  

The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect has not been identified or apprehended.  Anyone with information regarding this investigation 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: April 17, 2025 / 7:14 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 187- Murder

LOCATION: 14700 Block of Seneca Road, Victorville

SUSPECT(S): Unknown

VICTIM(S): Jermaine Trotter, 53-years-old, Resident of Apple Valley

Refer: Detective F. Demara  

Station: Homicide Detail

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No. H# 2025-027  DR# 172504737

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department