Apple Valley man jailed in connection with double-fatal shooting in Hesperia
The deadly shooting took place about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Sheffield and Madrone streets, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Deputies responding to reports of an armed man found 60-year-old Carlos Gonzales lying in the driveway of his home, suffering from gunshot wounds, sheriff's officials said in in a written statement.
He died from his injuries at the scene.
A 59-year-old Victorville woman was also found lying next to Gonzales suffering from gunshot wounds, officials said.
She was rushed to a hospital for treatment, but ultimately could not be saved, sheriff's officials said.
Her identity had not been released by San Bernardino County coroner's officials.
Detectives from the Sheriff's Specialized Investigation Detail, Homicide Bureau soon identified 27-year-old Christian Liam Armstrong as a suspect in the double homicide, officials said.
He was taken into custody shortly before 4 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Roundup Way and Pioneer Road in Apple Valley, according to county booking records.
No further details, including a possible motive in the shooting, were available.
Armstrong was being held without bail pending an arraignment hearing, scheduled Friday in the Victorville branch of San Bernardino County Superior Court.
An online fundraiser was established on GoFundMe.com to aid Gonzales' family."On Tuesday, May 20, our family suffered a heartbreaking tragedy," read a statement accompanying the fundraiser. "A beloved family member Carlos Gonzales was senselessly shot and killed in Hesperia, California. This devastating loss has left their children grieving and in urgent need of support."
"Please keep our family, especially the children, in your prayers. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support," the statement said.
More: Man killed, woman wounded in Hesperia shooting
Anyone with information was urged to contact Detective Eric Rebollar of the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463.
(Developing: This story will be updated as additional information becomes available.)
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Apple Valley man jailed in connection with Hesperia double-fatal shooting
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