A 41-year-old Southern California man was arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly shooting his wife and 19-year-old stepson at a home in Victorville Saturday morning, authorities announced.
The Oct. 17 incident occurred around 8:17 a.m. when deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of an assault with a firearm in the 14000 block of Hopland Street.
According to a sheriff’s department news release, a 19-year-old man called 911 to report that his stepfather, identified as Samuel Alfred Tomasello, had shot him and his mother, 39-year-old Denise Stovall.
When deputies arrived, they ordered the occupants of the residence to come outside.
The 19-year-old victim exited the home with a gunshot wound to his abdomen, authorities said.
Tomasello also exited the residence and was detained without incident.
Deputies then entered the home, where they found Stovall suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
“Deputies immediately initiated lifesaving measures until medical personnel arrived,” sheriff’s officials said.
A 41-year-old man was arrested for a deadly shooting in the 14000 block of Victorville on Oct. 17, 2026. (Google)
Both victims were rushed to the hospital, where Stovall was later pronounced dead.
Her son was treated for his injuries and subsequently released from the hospital, authorities said.
Investigators with the sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division’s Homicide Detail responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
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Following what authorities described as an extensive investigation, Tomasello, a Victorville resident, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The 41-year-old suspect remains in custody at the High Desert Detention Center, according to the sheriff’s department.
Authorities have not released any information about what may have led to the deadly shooting.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call We-Tip at 844-909-3006 or text “REPORT” to the same number.
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