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Homicide Victim Found In Cajon Pass Area Identified (Update)

Body Of Ontario Man Located On Cajon Boulevard

By G.T. Houts
Monday, June 15, 2009

Update - Monday 12:05 p.m.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner has identified the body of a male homicide victim found in the Cajon Pass area of Devore early Saturday morning.

Investigators report 27-year-old Paul Rodriguez from Ontario died from a gunshot wound. They declined to provide a possible motive for the slaying.

Original Story

Devore, CA - The San Bernardino County Sheriff, Central Station, received a call of a male, deceased on Cajon Boulevard, early yesterday morning at 5:59 a.m. The location given was south of Cleghorn Road, in the Cajon Pass area of Devore.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Headquarters (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Deputies responded and located a Hispanic male adult, deceased, who appeared to have suffered from a gunshot wound. Authorities are trying to identify the possible homicide victim.

The Central Station requested the assistance of the Homicide Detail, as evidence found at the scene indicated the injury was not self-inflicted. Detectives and the Sheriff's Scientific Investigation Division assembled to process the scene for evidence.

Anyone with information regarding this case may contact Sergeant Tony De Cecio or Jason Radeleff at the Homicide Detail (909) 387-3589. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call WE TIP at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463). Individuals may also visit the We-Tip website at We-Tip.