Ivan Lee Harge, a 54-year-old resident of Westmont, California, tragically lost his life on June 19, 2019. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Harge was fatally shot in his home. The incident occurred in the evening, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and deeply distressing for the local community.
The investigation into Harge's death quickly identified a suspect: his nephew, Tyree Dubois
Jones. Jones, who was 34 years old at the time, was already out on bail for a separate case involving charges of brandishing a firearm, criminal threats, and resisting arrest. On the night of the incident, Jones allegedly began his violent spree by shooting his mother twice with a shotgun at her home. He then proceeded to Harge's residence, where he fatally shot his uncle. Following this, Jones attacked his grandmother, inflicting severe head trauma by punching and kicking her multiple times.
Jones was arrested at the scene, and both his mother and grandmother were hospitalized with serious injuries. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged Jones with one count of murder for the death of Ivan Harge, along with two counts of attempted murder for the attacks on his mother and grandmother. Prosecutors also sought sentencing enhancements due to the severity of the injuries and the fact that Jones committed these crimes while out on bail.
The case against Jones was significant not only because of the brutal nature of the crimes but also due to the familial relationships involved. The legal proceedings aimed to address the multiple layers of violence and the impact on the surviving victims. If convicted, Jones faced a potential sentence of up to 96 years to life in state prison. The community of Westmont was left grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event, as the legal system worked to bring justice for Ivan Harge and his family.
