On May 10, 2024, at about 1:26 p.m., deputies responded to a reported shooting at the Motel 6 on the 16800 block of Stoddard Wells Road in Victorville. Officers found 19-year-old Jontae Marsh of Victorville suffering from gunshot wounds; Marsh was taken to a local hospital and pronounced deceased.

Investigators say Marsh was involved in a physical altercation with 29-year-old Terry Williams, also of Victorville. During the fight, Williams reportedly went to his vehicle, retrieved a firearm, and shot Marsh. Williams was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center without bail.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904, or to call We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME to remain anonymous. Does anyone have information about Marsh’s movements that afternoon or witnessed the altercation at the motel?