May 28, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Friday, May 23, 2025, deputies from the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station responded to a residence in the 16000 block of Sequoia Street for a report of shots fired.  When deputies arrived and entered the residence, they located a male, identified as Blake Rutledge.  Rutledge had been shot and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  

Through investigation, deputies learned several people fled the area soon after the shooting.  An area check was conducted but the suspect was not located.  

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident 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: May 23, 2025 at 6:14 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 - Murder
LOCATION: 16000 Block of Sequoia Street, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Blake Rutledge, 27-years-old, Resident of Hesperia
Refer: Detective A. Duran
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 192502984  H# 2025-037

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department