Suspect in triple homicide identified as family member of victims

Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press
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Sheriff’s officials identified Pete Renteria, 29, as a suspect in the fatal shooting last month of three of his family members who lived in Montclair.
Sheriff’s officials identified Pete Renteria, 29, as a suspect in the fatal shooting last month of three of his family members who lived in Montclair.

A suspect in a triple homicide last month has been identified as a family member of the Montclair victims.

Detectives with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail identified the suspect as 29-year-old Pete Renteria.

The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time, sheriff’s officials reported on Friday.

The Chino Hills Sheriff’s Station announced that at 9:09 p.m. on Jan. 30, deputies responded to a report of three dead people inside a home in the 4800 block of Ramona Avenue.

The home is east of S. Mills Avenue, between Interstate 10 and Arrow Highway.

When deputies arrived, they discovered three dead persons, later identified as 68-year-old Sonia Ramirez, 72-year-old George Ramirez, and 43-year-old David Ramirez, all of Montclair.

Sheriff’s officials reported that the three had been shot and were victims of a homicide. Authorities did not reveal how the deceased were acquainted.

Neighbors said the family included a couple and an older son and that law enforcement had previously gone to the home on multiple occasions.

The Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation.

Meanwhile, the family of the victims has created a GoFundMe page.

“Our family is devastated by the great loss we are suffering. It is an understatement to say that George and Sonia Ramirez were devoted, compassionate, selfless, and kind,” the GoFundMe said. “As parents, their love was boundless. Our brother, David Ramirez, was our family protector, a doting father, and an incredibly supportive son.”

The family added, “We are relying on the Sheriff’s department to investigate and apprehend the person who committed this heinous act. As we grieve, we ask for prayers and respect for our privacy so our family can process and mourn.”

Anyone with any information about the incident about Renteria’s location is urged by sheriff’s officials to contact the SBCSD Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 800-78-CRIME (27463) or wetip.com.

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