Darius Baxstrum, a 29-year-old resident of Ontario, California, tragically lost his life on February 7, 2021. The incident occurred at a bar located in the 1500 block of W. Holt Boulevard around 12:50 a.m. Baxstrum was involved in an altercation with George Guillermo Salazar Sr., 43, and his son, Georgie Guillermo Salazar Jr., 24. During the confrontation, Baxstrum was shot and killed.
The Ontario Police Department responded to the scene and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Following the incident, the police arrested George Guillermo Salazar Sr. at his home on February 11, 2021, and Georgie Guillermo Salazar Jr. in Ontario on February 23, 2021. Both were charged with murder and booked into the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga. George Salazar Sr. was held on a $1.25 million bail, while his son was held on a $1.35 million bail. Additionally, Georgie Salazar Jr. faced charges related to his alleged involvement in a criminal street gang.
The legal proceedings for the Salazars began shortly after their arrests. They were scheduled to appear in Superior Court in Rancho Cucamonga, with George Salazar Sr.'s court date set for March 16, 2021, and Georgie Salazar Jr.'s for March 12, 2021. The court documents indicated that both were charged with murder under Penal Code Section 187(a), which defines the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought.
The Ontario Police Department continued to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation. They encouraged anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward and contact Detective Kyle Mena. The case drew significant attention due to the involvement of a father and son in the fatal shooting and the subsequent legal actions taken against them. The community of Ontario was left grappling with the loss of Baxstrum and the violent circumstances of his death.
