Sunday, 9 August 2026, 3:16
Rialto police are investigating a shooting that wounded a 15-year-old boy in a shopping center parking lot Thursday afternoon. The teen is in stable condition, and detectives believe the attack was targeted.
Officers from the Rialto Police Department responded to a parking lot in the 200 block of West Baseline Road around 4:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. They found the teenager with a single gunshot wound to the back. Emergency crews transported him to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
Investigators said the circumstances point to a targeted shooting. They have not released the victim's identity, a description of the suspect, or a possible motive. The investigation is ongoing.
Rialto police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact investigators at 909-820-2550. Anonymous tips can be submitted through WeTip at 800-782-7463.
The shooting happened in Rialto, a city in San Bernardino County along West Baseline Road, a major east-west corridor. Violence involving young victims has been a recurring concern across the county, and police often rely on security video and witness statements to solve cases like this one.
Public parking lot shootings present particular challenges for investigators because witnesses can leave quickly and surveillance footage may be limited. In many Southern California cases, community tips play a decisive role in identifying a suspect.
The victim remains hospitalized in stable condition, and the shooter is still at large. Anyone with details related to the Rialto shooting is encouraged to contact police or submit an anonymous tip.
