Victorville, California – A late-night shooting in Victorville turned deadly Friday after a man allegedly opened fire on his own family members, killing two women and injuring another relative, according to authorities.
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of gunfire just before 9 p.m. Friday in the 13000 block of Sundown Road. By the time officers arrived, three victims had been shot, launching a homicide investigation that ended with a suspect in custody.
Incident Overview
The shooting unfolded shortly before 9 p.m. when law enforcement received calls reporting an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in Victorville. Deputies arrived at the scene and discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victims were identified as Ayanna Smith, 48, and Annaya Scott, 26, both residents of Cerritos, along with a 28-year-old man from Redlands. Emergency responders transported all three victims to nearby hospitals…