Victor Hernandez, a 22-year-old resident of Pomona, California, tragically lost his life on December 28, 2016, in a double fatal shooting incident in Fontana. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. at North Heritage Park, located in the 7200 block of North Heritage Circle. Hernandez, along with another victim, Robert Ruiz, also 22 and from Upland, was found shot to death inside a parked car. The Fontana Police Department responded to reports of gunshots and discovered the two men with fatal gunshot wounds.
The investigation into the double homicide quickly led to the identification of a suspect. On December 29, 2016, Fontana police arrested 21-year-old Roberto Colon, a resident of Fontana, in connection with the murders. Colon was taken into custody without incident and booked into the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on suspicion of murder. He was held without bail, and his first court appearance was scheduled for the following Tuesday. The police did not immediately provide a motive for the shooting, but they noted that the incident was not believed to be gang-related.
The arrest of Roberto Colon marked a significant development in the case. The Fontana Police Department continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, seeking additional information from the public. The tragic deaths of Victor Hernandez and Robert Ruiz left their families and the community in mourning, as they grappled with the senseless violence that claimed the lives of two young men. The legal proceedings against Colon were closely watched, as the community sought justice for the victims and their families.
