On July 28, 2024, at approximately 9:18 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Station responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 12400 block of San Jacinto Drive in Victorville, California. Upon arrival, they discovered that a verbal argument involving 50-year-old Victorville resident, Donnie Griffin, and his family had escalated into a physical altercation.
During this family dispute, two individuals, 35-year-old Cody McFann of Hesperia and 39-year-old Melissa Quintero of Victorville, arrived at the location. A physical confrontation ensued between the newly arrived individuals and Griffin. Subsequently, Griffin armed himself with a firearm and pursued McFann and Quintero, fatally shooting both victims. McFann and Quintero were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following the incident, detectives from the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail determined that Griffin had fled to Las Vegas, Nevada. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Griffin was apprehended in Las Vegas by Homicide detectives, in collaboration with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Marshal’s Office. Griffin was booked into a Las Vegas jail and is awaiting extradition to California to face charges related to the double homicide.
The tragic deaths of McFann and Quintero have deeply affected their families and the local community. Quintero, a mother of six children ranging from 5 to 20 years old, was remembered by her daughter, Kailey Quintero, as "very outgoing" and a "social butterfly" whose distinctive laugh could be heard from miles away. The family has expressed profound grief over the loss, noting the significant life events Quintero will miss, such as her younger siblings' graduations. In the wake of this tragedy, the family has set up a GoFundMe to raise money for funeral expenses.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and have urged anyone with information regarding the case to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Anonymous tips can be submitted through We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or online at wetip.com. The community remains in mourning as they seek justice for the untimely deaths of McFann and Quintero.
