Renming Chen, 62, of Adelanto, California, was found dead on June 3, 2022, near Sheep Creek Road and Bookasta Road in El Mirage. A motorist reported seeing three men carry Chen’s body and place it at the side of the road in the open desert; the witness called 911 and the men fled before deputies arrived. Deputies and paramedics attempted first aid but Chen was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was a gunshot wound and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department opened a homicide investigation.

Detectives are actively seeking the three men seen leaving Chen’s body. No arrests have been announced and the Sheriff’s Office has asked the public for any information that could identify the suspects or explain what led to Chen’s death. If anyone has relevant information or saw activity around Sheep Creek Road and Bookasta Road on June 3, 2022, please contact investigators.