On February 23, 2020, deputies responded to a shooting at the 11500 block of Chamberlaine Way in Adelanto, California. Three people were shot: Pedro Espinoza, 59; Rosa Mendoza, 59; and a 33-year-old man who was a relative of both Mendoza and Espinoza. Mendoza was pronounced dead at the scene. Espinoza was taken to a hospital but later died of his wounds; the 33-year-old survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators identified 27-year-old Adelanto resident Gerson Sagastume as the primary suspect. A warrant was issued, and Sagastume was found hiding in an abandoned residence in Adelanto. He was arrested, interviewed by homicide investigators at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, and booked at the High Desert Detention Center on a murder charge under Penal Code 187. The motive has not been disclosed and the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help clarify what happened, please come forward.