A San Bernardino County man is behind bars after authorities say he murdered his brother early Friday morning.
According to a bulletin released by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched to the 18800 block of Ninth Street in Bloomington around 5:15 a.m. on reports of a shooting.
Upon arriving at the scene, police located a deceased man inside a home. He was identified as 32-year-old Pedro Chavez, a resident of Bloomington.
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SBSD’s Homicide Detail assumed the investigation and determined the suspect was the victim’s younger brother, 25-year-old David Chavez, also of Bloomington.
He was arrested and transported to the West Valley Detention Center where he is being held without bail.
Deputies are asking anyone with more information surrounding the incident to contact the sheriff’s department’s Homicide Detail by calling 909-890-4904.
To submit a tip anonymously, call We-Tip (1-800-782-7463) or visit their website .