Douglas Jones, 67, of Oro Grande was found dead July 2, 2022, in Victorville. His body was located lying in the dirt near Gas Line and Rancho roads. Initial observations reportedly showed no obvious signs of trauma, but an autopsy by the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound, and the Sheriff’s Department opened a homicide investigation.

Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail are handling the case and have been asking the public for information. No arrests or publicly identified suspects have been announced, and investigators continue to gather evidence and follow leads.

Are there witnesses or anyone who saw activity near Gas Line and Rancho roads on or around July 2, 2022, who can help investigators?