Loved ones are devastated after a beloved father was shot and killed at a San Bernardino County mall.
On Oct. 6, deputies responded to reports of a shooter at the Victorville Galleria at around 3:20 p.m. on a busy Sunday afternoon.
The victim, known by the nickname “Daffy Jaybyrd,” owned an electronics store inside the mall where his family said he could fix just about anything.
“My dad was literally loved in the whole community,” said Mimi Taylor, the victim’s daughter. “He was a one-stop shop.”
Taylor said her father’s nickname was inspired by his favorite classic cartoons. He had operated his store for about six years and was passionate about helping his customers.
“Electronics, home appliances — he sold everything,” Taylor said. “He could fix phones, tablets, Fire sticks. After hours, he went home and he’s still working on people’s stuff until 4 in the morning.”
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Police are investigating after a father was shot and killed while working at the Victorville Galleria mall on Oct. 6, 2024. (Inland News) -
Police are investigating after a father was shot and killed while working at the Victorville Galleria mall on Oct. 6, 2024. (Inland News) -
The Daffy Jaybyrd electronics shop at the Victorville Galleria mall. (Daffy Jaybyrd) -
Police are investigating after a father was shot and killed while working at the Victorville Galleria mall on Oct. 6, 2024. (Inland News) -
Candles were left outside the Victorville Galleria entrance to honor a beloved father who was fatally shot. (KTLA) -
Police are investigating after a father was shot and killed while working at the Victorville Galleria mall on Oct. 6, 2024. (Inland News) -
The Victorville Galleria shopping mall in Victorville, California. (KTLA)
