On April 10, 2024, at approximately 3:12 a.m., 41-year-old Garron Hathale was found deceased from a gunshot wound in the 7300 block of Sterling Avenue in Highland, California. Residents reported hearing gunshots, prompting deputies from the Highland Sheriff's Station to respond. Upon arrival, they discovered Hathale lying in the street; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail assumed the investigation. Despite conducting a neighborhood canvass, no witnesses have been identified, and the suspect remains at large. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Homicide Division at 909-890-4904 or to provide anonymous tips through WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME or via their website.
The local community has been deeply affected by Hathale's death, with 17 candles lit in his memory on an online gun violence memorial site. As the investigation continues, residents remain on edge, hoping for the apprehension of the individual responsible for this tragic incident.
