A man was found dead with apparent injuries at an Adelanto apartment complex Thursday night, and homicide detectives are now trying to piece together what happened to him. Deputies responded to the location for a man-down call just before 10:40 p.m. and discovered the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to vvng.com, Gloria Orejel, a spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, confirmed that deputies were dispatched after the man-down call came in. The outlet reported the incident at an apartment complex on La Habra Street near Bellflower Street, while the Victorville Daily Press placed the scene at Auburn Avenue and Bellflower Street — the two accounts have not been reconciled. The Daily Press, citing the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, reported that homicide detectives are investigating the killing of a man found fatally injured at the complex.
Investigators Comb Scene as Cause of Death Remains Pending
The nature of the man’s injuries was not immediately clear to authorities, and his identity had not been released to the public as of the Daily Press report. The cause of death remains pending, the same account notes, even as the homicide investigation continues.
As of 10:30 a.m. Friday, crime scene investigators and detectives were still at the apartment complex working the case, per the vvng.com report. Witnesses told the outlet that the man was possibly stabbed, though officials have not confirmed that detail.
Early-Stage Probe Now in Hands of Sheriff's Homicide Detail
The Sheriff’s Special Investigation Division’s homicide detail has taken charge of the investigation, according to the Daily Press, which noted the case remains in its early stages. The article was authored by Brian Day and indicated it would be updated as additional information becomes available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s homicide detail at (909) 890-4904. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can instead call the We-Tip hotline at (844) 909-3096.
