East SBV Times

On May 10, 2024, at approximately 1:26 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Station were dispatched to a reported shooting at the Motel 6 on Stoddard Wells Road. Upon arrival, they discovered that Jontae Marsh, a 19-year-old resident of Victorville, had been shot. Marsh was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Several individuals present at the scene were detained by deputies for questioning. The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail was then called in to take over the investigation.

The ensuing investigation revealed that Marsh had been involved in a physical altercation with Terry Williams, a 29-year-old resident of Victorville. During this confrontation, Williams reportedly retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and shot Marsh. Williams was arrested and is currently being held without bail at the High Desert Detention Center.

The Homicide Detail encourages anyone with information regarding this case to contact them at 909-890-4904. Those wishing to remain anonymous can reach out to We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or visit www.wetip.com.

Detectives J. Angelini and V. Quezada are handling the case under reference number DR# 172405609 H# 2024-042.

This report comes from Shannon D. Dicus, Sheriff-Coroner of the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department.