Victorville was still buzzing with Friday night calm when gunfire shattered it. Just after 8:20 p.m., calls poured into sheriff’s dispatch reporting rapid shots near Glen Canyon Lane and Burwood Avenue, a quiet stretch beside Mojave Vista Park. By the time deputies arrived, the street had turned into a crime scene.
Jeremy Rosales, a 14-year-old local boy, was found lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds. Deputies rushed him to a nearby hospital, fighting the clock. Doctors did all they could, but Jeremy was later pronounced dead. Word spread fast, and the neighborhood fell into a stunned hush.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the shooting happened steps from Mojave Vista Elementary School and the park many families know well. Roads were quickly shut down. Patrol cars lined Burwood Avenue. Blue and red lights washed over homes as investigators worked through the night.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, took over the case. Detectives canvassed the area, speaking with residents and searching for any clue that might explain why a teenager ended up gunned down in the street. As of now, no suspect has been identified, and no arrests have been made.
Jeremy was more than a name in a report. He was known as “Tank” to friends and teammates. He played youth football with the SoCal Trojans, where coaches and players described him as disciplined, hardworking, and full of heart. Football was his joy, but kindness was his reputation.
Grief has pulled the community together. A candlelight memorial honoring Jeremy “Tank” Rosales is set for Monday night, January 19, at 7:30 p.m. The gathering will be held at TESA High Desert in Hesperia, where teammates, friends, and neighbors are expected to show up in force, candles in hand.
To help the family face sudden funeral costs, a GoFundMe campaign titled “Support Tank Rosales’ Funeral Expenses” has been launched by Rayman Martinez. The message speaks of a respectful young boy with a bright spirit, someone who brought people together and left a mark far beyond the football field.
As detectives continue their work, Victorville is left with heavy questions and a deeper ache. A park meant for play became the backdrop of a tragedy. A family is planning a funeral instead of a future. And a community is waiting for answers, hoping justice will catch up to whoever pulled the trigger.
