2 Suspects Sought In Slashing, Stabbing

LOMA LINDA, CA — Two suspects wanted in a Loma Linda attempted killing remained at large Tuesday.

Thirty-nine-year-old John Flores, a homeless man, was found just before 11 p.m. Sept. 11, bleeding from multiple stab and slash wounds, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

He was taken to a local hospital, but an update on his medical condition was unavailable.

The wounded Flores was found near the intersection of California Street and Redlands Boulevard in a wash area. The location is known to be frequented by local transients who engage in unlawful drug activities, and it is believed the assault occurred over the sales and/or use of fentanyl, according to the sheriff's department.

Witnesses said there were two men involved in the assault. The sheriff's department said one suspect was described as Hispanic, who possibly goes by the moniker of "Lil G." The second was a white man. The suspect vehicle was described as a dark blue, four door sedan with all its windows tinted.

No further details were released.

The department's Central Station detectives are asking the public for help in identifying the two suspects. Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact Detective K. Garabedian of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Central Station at 909-387-3545. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.