JaeMiah Kaytrice Trammel, a 21-year-old woman from Colton, California, tragically lost her life on July 20, 2016, in San Bernardino. She was found shot to death in her car near the intersection of Date Street and Fairfax Drive. The incident was reported around 8:25 p.m., and upon arrival, police discovered that Trammel had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. It appeared that she had crashed her car after being shot. The authorities pronounced her dead at the scene.
The initial investigation suggested that she was shot from outside her vehicle, but the motive behind the shooting remained unclear at that time.
The case took a significant turn in September 2016 when an anonymous tip led to the arrest of Billy Ray Duncan III, a 17-year-old student at San Gorgonio High School. Duncan, a documented gang member, was found in possession of a handgun on school grounds. Further investigation linked him to the fatal shooting of JaeMiah Trammel. Duncan was subsequently charged with one count of murder and one count of possession of a firearm in a school zone. Authorities believe that Duncan did not act alone and that other individuals may have been involved in the crime. The investigation into identifying and locating these additional suspects is ongoing.
The tragic death of JaeMiah Trammel marked the 40th homicide in San Bernardino for the year 2016, highlighting the city's struggle with violent crime. The community's response to the crime scene was tense, with residents becoming uncooperative and requiring police in riot gear to maintain order. Despite the arrest of Duncan, the case remains under investigation as authorities continue to seek justice for Trammel and her family.
