On June 9, 1996, Otto Reyes was shot and killed during a robbery at a business named "Botanica San Francisco De Assisi" located on 7th Street in Victorville, California. The incident occurred when two Hispanic males entered the business and held up Reyes at gunpoint. During the robbery, they fatally shot Otto Reyes. After the shooting, the suspects fled the scene in a black 1980s two-door Chevy Blazer. The vehicle was described as having distinctive features such as large off-road tires and a black roll bar.
The motive behind the robbery and killing was not explicitly clear, and no arrests have been reported in connection with this case. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department continues to seek information regarding the homicide and has kept it as an open cold case. They encourage anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Detail or report anonymously via WeTip.
