Suspect Arrested in Victorville Domestic Violence Related Double Homicide
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“On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 9:18 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Station responded to a disturbance report at a residence in the 12400 block of San Jacinto Drive. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a verbal argument involving Donnie Griffin, 50, and his family had escalated into a physical assault. During this family altercation, two individuals, Cody McFann, 35, and Melissa Quintero, 39, arrived at the location. A physical confrontation ensued between the newly arrived individuals and Griffin.
Subsequently, Griffin armed himself with a firearm and pursued McFann and Quintero, resulting in him fatally shooting both victims. McFann and Quintero were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail took over the investigation. Detectives determined that Griffin had fled to Las Vegas. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Griffin was apprehended in Las Vegas by Homicide detectives, in collaboration with the Las Vegas Metro Police and the U.S. Marshal’s Office. Griffin was booked into a Las Vegas jail and is awaiting extradition to California.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Anonymous tips can be submitted through We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or online at wetip.com.
Contacts:
– Detective Jacob Angelini
– Sgt. Justin Giles
Station:** Homicide Detail
Phone No.:** 909-890-4904
Case No.:** DR# 172409411 H# 2024-072
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department”
