> At a Glance
> – A shooting outside Cosmos Taverna in Victorville, California, left D’Shaun Holden, 35, dead and a second man injured
> – The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on December 28, with 50-100 people in the parking lot
> – The shooter fled before deputies arrived; no identity or description has been released
> – Why it matters: A family man leaves behind five children and a fiancée, and police are asking the public for tips to find the killer
A father of five is dead and another man hospitalized after gunfire erupted outside a popular Victorville sports bar early on December 28. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department says the shooter is still at large and has not released any suspect information.
The Shooting
Deputies responded to Cosmos Taverna just after 1:30 a.m. following reports of shots fired in the parking lot. They arrived to find two men with gunshot wounds amid a crowd of 50-100 patrons.
- D’Shaun Holden, 35, of nearby Adelanto, was pronounced dead at the scene
- A second 35-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital
- The shooter had already fled by the time deputies arrived
Investigators have not disclosed a motive and continue to canvass the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.
Remembering D’Shaun Holden
Family members describe Holden as a devoted father and fiancée who put his loved ones first. A GoFundMe page created to cover funeral expenses paints a picture of a generous man who “would do anything for anyone who asked.”
His family wrote:
> “Dee was taken from us far too soon, leaving behind his five children, his fiancée, his mother and father, and his sisters and brothers.”
> “To know Dee was to know one of the most genuine and amazing people – he touched so many lives simply by being himself.”
The fundraiser has drawn hundreds of donations in the days since the shooting.
Investigation & How to Help
The SBCSD Homicide Detail is leading the investigation and has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
| Contact | Information |
|---|---|
| Homicide Tip Line | 909-890-4904 |
| We-Tip (anonymous) | 1-800-782-7463 or wetip.com |
Key Takeaways
- A single shooting outside a Victorville bar claimed the life of father of five D’Shaun Holden
- A second man survived; both victims were 35 years old
- No suspect information has been released and the motive remains unknown
- Police urge witnesses or anyone with video to contact investigators immediately
Holden’s family continues to raise funds for his funeral while urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting to help bring the killer to justice.
