On November 8, 2024, at approximately 5:15 a.m., deputies from the Fontana Sheriff's Station responded to a reported shooting at a residence on the 18800 block of Ninth Street in Bloomington, California. Upon arrival, they discovered 32-year-old Pedro Chavez deceased inside the home.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Detail took over the investigation and identified the suspect as the victim's younger brother, 25-year-old David Chavez, also a resident of Bloomington. David Chavez was arrested at the scene and booked into the West Valley Detention Center, where he is being held without bail on charges of murder.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Anonymous tips can be submitted through We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME or via their website.
