On October 22, 2023, at approximately 12:02 a.m., deputies from the Highland Police Department responded to reports of gunshots at a business located at 25496 Baseline Street in Highland, California. Upon arrival, they discovered 47-year-old Highland resident Gabriel Torres Jimenez suffering from a gunshot wound; he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an investigation, homicide detectives identified 35-year-old Roberto Delgado of Redlands as the suspect.
On October 26, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., deputies from the Specialized Enforcement Division apprehended Delgado at his residence in Redlands. He was subsequently booked into the West Valley Detention Center on charges including murder, trespassing, and being under the influence of a controlled substance.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and authorities have not disclosed the evidence leading to Delgado's identification as the suspect. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with additional information to contact Detective Shawn Thurman at (909) 890-4904. Anonymous tips can be provided through WeTip at 800-78CRIME or via their website.
