Richard Ronald Ortega was 22 and a Highland resident when he was shot and killed in San Bernardino on June 11, 2018. Officers responding to a 911 call about a shooting in the 1300 block of West Evans Street found him lying in the street with gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The San Bernardino Police Department identified him as the victim and opened a homicide investigation.

Investigators reported that a dark-colored vehicle was seen leaving the area shortly after the shooting. No arrests had been made and the case remained open, with the Homicide Unit asking the public for any information. Ortega’s funeral services were held at Mt. View Mortuary & Cemetery in San Bernardino. If anyone has information that could help explain what happened that night, please come forward.