San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials continue to investigate after a man shot two men, one who died, at an automotive repair shop in Apple Valley.
Leon Sanchez, 46, is accused of fatally shooting Frank Portillo, 31 of Hesperia, and critically injuring Joshua Augsburger, 44, of Apple Valley, sheriff’s officials reported.
Authorities stated that at 4:04 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, deputies were dispatched to a reported shooting at an auto repair shop at 13600 Quinnault Road.
Arriving deputies encountered Sanchez who was armed with a handgun. He was arrested without incident, sheriff’s officials said.
Sanchez was found to have a valid, issued San Bernardino County Carry Concealed Firearm permit, authorities said.
Deputies also located Portillo and Augsburger, each suffering from gunshot wounds. Lifesaving measures were attempted on both men, authorities said.
Portillo died at the scene and Augsburger was taken to a trauma center for treatment where he remains in critical condition. His condition on Monday is unknown, sheriff’s officials stated.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail assumed the investigation and discovered that Portillo and Augsburger had arrived at the auto shop and confronted Sanchez.
During an argument, witnesses heard Portillo threaten Sanchez. As the situation escalated, Sanchez allegedly fired at Portillo and Augsburger, striking them both, sheriff’s officials reported.
No other information, including the motive for the shooting, was available, police stated
The investigation is ongoing. The case will be reviewed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Owenn Domon, Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous by contacting We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or wetip.com.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Hesperia man, 31, killed, Apple Valley man, 44, wounded in shooting
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