On March 4, 2015, 33-year-old Teron Reed was killed in a shooting outside the Stingers Bar and Nightclub in San Bernardino, California. The incident occurred around the closing time of the nightclub, which led to a chaotic scene as numerous patrons were leaving the venue. The shooting was part of a larger altercation involving rival gangs, and it extended to a nearby ARCO gas station. In total, three men were killed during the shootings, including Reed, and several others were injured.
Vincent Malone, a suspect in the shooting, was initially arrested but later released when prosecutors were unable to gather enough evidence to charge him. There were indications that Malone might have acted in self-defense. Another individual, Richard Allen Wynne, was arrested in Las Vegas in connection with a different shooting related to the same incident, which resulted in the death of another man, Petetrial Scott, and injuries to others. The police have described the gunfire as the result of an ongoing gang conflict, with approximately 30 to 40 shots fired during the incident.
The shootings have left the local community in shock, and law enforcement officers called on the public for help in identifying additional suspects. The investigation remained ongoing as the authorities worked to piece together what transpired that night, given the complexity of the incident and the multiple individuals involved. The Stingers Nightclub and the ARCO station were both closed for investigations following the shootings to gather evidence from the scene (sources: Crime Voice, FOX 11 Los Angeles).
