Beshou Soliman, a 30-year-old resident of Colton, California, tragically lost his life on June 15, 2018, during a violent robbery at a gas station in San Bernardino where he worked as a cashier. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. when a 17-year-old suspect entered the gas station on Orange Show Road and demanded money from Soliman. Despite complying and opening the cash register, the suspect became agitated, walked around the counter, and shot Soliman once.
Soliman, although severely wounded, attempted to pursue the suspect outside the store but ultimately succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital about an hour later.
The suspect, a juvenile, was apprehended shortly after the incident. Colton police officers, who were in the vicinity, spotted the suspect under the 215 Freeway overpass and arrested him. A firearm matching the description of the one used in the robbery was found in the suspect's possession. The suspect was charged with homicide, and the San Bernardino Police Department's homicide unit launched an investigation, appealing to the public for any witnesses to come forward.
The case drew significant attention due to the senseless nature of the crime and the young age of the suspect. Soliman was remembered as a dedicated family man, leaving behind a wife and two young children. His death highlighted the dangers faced by individuals working in retail and the impact of violent crime on communities. The legal proceedings against the juvenile suspect were closely followed, with the community seeking justice for Soliman's untimely death.
