Robert Curtis, a 27-year-old professional basketball player, was shot and killed on May 26, 2017, outside the Home Depot on Roy Rogers Drive in Victorville, California. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. while Curtis was reportedly meeting someone to purchase a large quantity of marijuana. A struggle occurred during the transaction and Curtis was shot multiple times. He was taken to Victor Valley Global Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Victorville resident Robert Curry, 31, was arrested on May 31, 2017, and booked at the High Desert Detention Center. Authorities believe Curry was nearby during the transaction and shot Curtis during the struggle. Homicide detectives continued to investigate and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Curtis had played professionally in the U.S., China, and Canada and was remembered by family, friends, and fans for his contributions to the sport and his vibrant personality. Does anyone have information about Curtis’s movements in Victorville or the people involved in that transaction?