Victorville Man Detained After Shooting That Killed His 39-Year-Old Wife and Injured His 19-Year-Old Stepson, Sheriff's Department Says
San Bernardino County — Victorville is a city in San Bernardino County, California. Gunfire at a Victorville home on Saturday morning, October 17, left a 39- year-old woman dead and her 19-year-old stepson injured, and the woman's husband was detained, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The shooting was first reported at about 8:15 a.m. in the 14000 block of Hopland Street. Deputies had initially been summoned to a report of an "unknown problem," agency spokeswoman Jenny Smith said. "Deputies arrived and learned that the suspect fired a weapon at his wife and 19-year-old stepson," she said. "Both victims were transported to the hospital where sadly, an adult female was pronounced deceased."
The San Bernardino County coroner's office identified the woman as Denise Stovall, 39, of Victorville. The 19-year-old stepson, who was shot in the abdomen, was treated at a hospital and later released. The husband was taken into custody. The sheriff's department said additional information is being gathered as part of the ongoing investigation and will be released when available. Anyone with information can reach the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail at (909) 890-4904, or provide tips anonymously to the WeTip hotline at (844) 909-3006.
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