Kenneth Xiong dies in fatal San Bernardino County shooting

Kenneth Xiong dies in fatal San Bernardino County shooting

Fatal San Bernardino County shooting death of Kenneth Xiong – Obituary

A 19-year-old from Fresno, Kenneth Xiong, was killed in a shooting that occurred in a wash area of San Bernardino County, prompting the arrest of two suspects now charged with murder.

Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call reporting an unresponsive man around 6:40 a.m. on Saturday in the Oak Glen Wash near Avenue D in Yucaipa. Upon arrival, they discovered Kenneth Xiong with gunshot wounds, and he was declared deceased at the scene.

Xiong was a U.S. Army servicemember, holding the position of Bradley Crewmember 19C, as documented by the Gun Violence Archive.

Authorities quickly began an investigation, which led to the arrest of Dennis Wright roughly a day after the incident. A second suspect, Kyle Heller, was taken into custody the following Wednesday. Both individuals, aged 21 and 20 respectively, were apprehended in Yucaipa and face murder charges.

Records show Wright is detained on $2 million bail and is scheduled to appear in court on June 11. Heller, currently held without bail, has a court date set for June 6.

Detective Shane Crowl of the Specialized Investigations Division is leading the case, and anyone with relevant details is encouraged to reach out at 909-890-4904. Anonymous information can also be shared through We-Tip by calling 1-800-78-CRIME or visiting www.wetip.com.