A homicide investigation is underway in Victorville following the discovery of a deceased man at Village Park. On May 30, 2025, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to a call at approximately 6:19 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Robert James Smith, a 40-year-old resident of Adelanto, on the ground by his vehicle with gunshot wounds. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigation Division’s Homicide Detail has taken over the investigation. The identity of any suspect or suspects remains unknown at this time. “Additional information will be released when available,” stated officials.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this case to reach out to Detective Shane Crowl of the Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
For further details, individuals may contact Detective Shane Crowl or Sergeant Nicholas Clark at the provided phone number.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department’s Shannon D. Dicus serves as the Sheriff-Coroner overseeing this case under case numbers DR#172506579 / H#2025-041.
