Lemon G. Hamilton, a 24-year-old resident of San Bernardino, was shot and killed on January 19, 2020, around 6 a.m. in the 2700 block of West Spruce Street. Officers found Hamilton in the street with gunshot wounds and he died after being taken to a nearby hospital. Another man, Jesus Valencia, arrived at the hospital with a minor wound; authorities have not said whether his injury was connected to Hamilton’s shooting.

The San Bernardino Police Department has not released information about suspects or arrests, and the motive remains under investigation. Police were exploring whether Hamilton’s death could be linked to other shootings in the area, possibly involving gang activity, but no public confirmation of connections has been made. Hamilton’s family, including his sister Sharmeise Hamilton, has pushed for more transparency and started a petition seeking justice.

If anyone has information about what happened that morning on West Spruce Street, please come forward to the San Bernardino Police Department.