Three Arrested In Connection With Attempted Murder Outside Hesperia Walmart
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Three people have been arrested following an attempted murder investigation stemming from a shooting outside the Walmart Supercenter in Hesperia.
As previously reported by VVNG, deputies responded at about 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, to a report of a shooting outside the Walmart in the 13400 block of Main Street.
An adult male was struck by gunfire and transported to a local trauma center for treatment.
According to a written statement, deputies assigned to the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station Gang Enforcement Team identified 19-year-old Jacob McDonald, of Fullerton, and 20-year-old Jayon Henry, of Victorville, as the suspects involved in the shooting.
Henry was taken into custody near his Victorville residence on Wednesday, July 1. Later that evening, deputies arrested McDonald in Hesperia.
During the continuing investigation, detectives identified 28-year-old Dejhea Morgan, of Hesperia, as a third suspect who was present during the shooting.
Investigators determined Morgan assisted McDonald and Henry in fleeing to avoid law enforcement contact and helped cover up the crime, according to the written statement.
Morgan was arrested at her Hesperia residence on Thursday, July 2.
McDonald and Henry were booked on suspicion of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit a crime. Morgan was booked on suspicion of being an accessory.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station at 760-947-1500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call or text We-Tip at 844-909-3006 by using the keyword “REPORT.” Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
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