DATE/TIME: July 7, 2024, 11:26 a.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 13500 block of Bordeaux Court, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): April Green, 46-year-old Resident of Fullerton
VICTIM(S): Shaun Griffith, 45-year-old Resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On Sunday, July 7, 2024, deputies with the Apple Valley Police Department were requested to respond to a home in the 13500 block of Bordeaux Court. When deputies arrived, they discovered a family member and neighbors providing medical aid to Shaun Griffith, who suffered injury from a gunshot wound. Further medical care was rendered by deputies and emergency medical personnel, and Griffith was transported to a local hospital. Despite lifesaving measures, Griffith was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded and assumed the investigation. During the investigation, it was discovered Griffith’s ex-girlfriend, April Green, shot Griffith at his home and fled in a vehicle. Deputies located Green near Apple Valley Road and Sitting Bull Road where she was taken into custody without incident.
April Green was arrested and booked into High Desert Detention Center for PC 187-Murder and is being held without bail. Green is scheduled to appear in Victorville Superior Court on July 9, 2024.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Justin Applegate, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Justin Applegate or Sergeant Nicolas Craig
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#182403294 / H#2024-064
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
