East SBV Times

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 9:18 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Station responded to a residence in the 12400 block of San Jacinto Drive following a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a verbal argument between Donnie Griffin and his family had escalated into an assault.

During the altercation, Cody McFann and Melissa Quintero arrived at the location. A physical confrontation ensued between them and Griffin. Subsequently, Griffin armed himself with a firearm and pursued McFann and Quintero. He shot and killed both individuals before fleeing the scene. McFann and Quintero were pronounced dead at the location.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail took over the investigation. Detectives determined that Griffin was in Las Vegas, leading to a warrant for his arrest. On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Homicide detectives collaborated with Las Vegas Metro Police and the U.S. Marshal’s Office to apprehend Griffin. He was booked into a jail in Las Vegas pending extradition to California.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Anonymous tips can be submitted through We-Tip by calling 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or visiting wetip.com.

Refer: Detective Jacob Angelini or Sgt. Justin Giles

Station: Homicide Detail

Phone No.: 909-890-4904

Case No.: DR# 172409411 H# 2024-072

Shannon D. Dicus

Sheriff-Coroner

San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department