Joanna Thompson, a 25-year-old resident of Victorville, California, tragically lost her life on December 8, 2022. Early that morning, deputies from the Victorville Sheriff's Station responded to a call about a person lying in the roadway near Bear Valley and Amethyst roads. Upon arrival, they found Joanna Thompson unresponsive and without a pulse. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The coroner's examination revealed that she had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
The investigation quickly led detectives to identify Gregory Waters, a 40-year-old man from Victorville, as a suspect. It was determined that Waters had placed Thompson's body in the street after the shooting. He was subsequently arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto on suspicion of murder. Waters is being held without bail as the investigation continues.
The case has been taken over by the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail. They are actively seeking any additional information that could aid in the investigation. Community members with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Homicide Detail or use the We-Tip Hotline to provide anonymous tips.
This tragic incident has left the Victorville community in shock, as they grapple with the loss of a young life and the circumstances surrounding her death. The legal proceedings against Gregory Waters are ongoing, and the community awaits further developments in the case.
