At a Glance
- Jeremy “Tank” Rosales, 14, was shot near a school and park in Victorville Friday night
- Candlelight vigil Monday drew teammates, family, and friends to Hesperia
- No arrests made; homicide unit seeks tips at 909-890-4904
- Why it matters: A community mourns a boy described as “a big teddy bear” while his killers remain free
A 14-year-old football player remembered for his loyalty and smile became Victorville’s latest homicide victim Friday night, and deputies say no one has been arrested for his death.
Shooting at Busy Intersection
Deputies responded to 8:21 p.m. reports of gunfire at Burwood Avenue and Glen Canyon Lane, an intersection flanked by a school and a park. There they found Jeremy “Tank” Rosales suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed the teen to a nearby hospital, where he died.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has not released a motive or suspect description. The intersection reopened after investigators processed the scene, but fear lingers among neighbors.
“The Sweetest Kid With a Big Smile”
On Monday night, more than 100 mourners gathered in Hesperia for a candlelight vigil and balloon release. Rosales’ football teammates wore jerseys; relatives clutched photos.
“Jeremy was the sweetest kid with a big smile,” one woman said through tears. “He was like my nephew; I had him every weekend.”
Gavin Hernandez, a close friend, described the eighth grader as “a big teddy bear, man. Wouldn’t do anything to hurt anybody.”
Coaches recalled a spirited lineman who celebrated every teammate’s touchdown as if it were his own.
Investigation Stalls
The homicide unit continues to canvass door-to-door for surveillance footage and witnesses. Patrol deputies have increased presence near the intersection, yet parents say they still hurry their children past the makeshift memorial.
Key facts deputies seek:
- Any vehicle or pedestrian seen fleeing after 8:15 p.m. Friday
- Home-security or dash-cam footage from Burwood Avenue between 8:00-8:30 p.m.
- Social-media posts referencing an argument earlier that evening
How to Help
Detectives ask anyone with information to call 909-890-4904. Anonymous tips can be left at 1-800-782-7463. News Of Los Angeles will update this story when arrests are announced.
