Hemet California security officer murdered while on duty
Hemet California February 1 2023
Two security officers providing security at a party in Muscoy were shot early Saturday, and one of them died from his injuries.
Hemet resident Howard Gabrelle Anderson Jr., 28, was declared dead at a local hospital after the 1:30 a.m. shooting in the 3500 block of Gray Street, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The other security officer, an unidentified 29-year-old Hemet man, was also hospitalized, though his condition is unknown.
Both suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and the shooter or shooters remained at large.
No information has been released as to why the security guards were shot or why the party required security, though video from the scene appears to show a performance stage outfitted with a sound system, lights and a large screen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Amy Bilbao at 909-890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78-CRIME or wetip.com.
