Crime & Safety
New Leads In Cold Case Killing Prompt Public Plea From Investigators
Homicide detectives have re-examined the case and on Tuesday released the victim's photo in hopes that someone can help identify a suspect.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA — Homicide detectives are seeking the public's help to solve the 2023 murder of a 41-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man after developing new leads in the cold case, authorities announced Tuesday.
Victor Salazar was shot and killed three years ago on Aug. 18, 2023. Deputies responded around 8:14 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 10200 block of 25th Street, where they found Salazar suffering from a gunshot wound near Center Street, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Salazar was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Detectives with the department's Specialized Investigations Division — Homicide Detail have re-examined the case and are releasing Salazar's photo in hopes that members of the community can help reconstruct his final hours or identify a suspect.
No suspect description has been released, and a motive remains unknown.
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Anyone who saw Salazar prior to the shooting or has information about the case is urged to contact Detective Travis Kleveno at 909-890-4904. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the We-Tip Hotline at 844-909-3006 or online at wetip.com.
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