Crime & Safety
USMC Gunnery Sgt. Killed In Random Crime Spree In Rural San Bernardino County Town
The alleged crime spree happened on May 20 when Garcia and several others caused a disturbance while drinking alcohol near Alpine Rd.
May 24, 2024
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office charged an 18-year-old man for an alleged random crime spree that killed a United States Marine.
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Suspect Rudy Garcia Jr, 18, faces seven felony charges including:
- Murder
- Attempted carjacking
- Attempted second-degree robbery
- Two counts of willful, deliberate and premeditated attempted murder
- Two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm — personal use of a firearm
The alleged crime spree happened on May 20 when Garcia and several others caused a disturbance while drinking alcohol in the area of Alpine Road and Old Dale Road, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. A resident spoke to the group, but the interaction escalated and ended when Garcia allegedly opened fire. Luckily, he missed the resident.
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