East SBV Times

On October 6, 2024, deputies responded to a shooting at the Victorville Galleria Mall. Upon arrival, they found Guy Taylor, a 51-year-old resident of Victorville, who had been shot. Despite attempts at lifesaving measures by deputies and medical personnel, Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail took over the investigation. They identified Harold Phillips, Jr., a 34-year-old resident of Victorville, as the suspect. The investigation revealed that a physical altercation between Phillips and Taylor preceded the shooting. Phillips was not immediately located, prompting an arrest warrant for murder to be issued.

The United States Marshals Office apprehended Phillips in San Jose on October 22, 2024. He was arrested without incident and booked into Santa Clara County Jail before being transferred to West Valley Detention Center. Phillips remains in custody without bail.

Authorities are seeking further information regarding this case. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904 or provide anonymous tips via We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or wetip.com.

Detective J. Angelini is leading the investigation under Case No. H# 2024-106 DR# 172412935.

"SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner," represents the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department in this matter.