Jeremy Rosales, a 14-year-old standout football player nicknamed “Tank,” was fatally shot on January 16, 2026, around 8:21 p.m. near Glen Canyon Lane and Burwood Avenue in Victorville, California.
Two suspects were arrested on February 2: Abel Ramirez, 27, held at High Desert Detention Center on $1 million bail for murder, and a 16-year-old juvenile detained at High Desert Juvenile Detention Center on the same charge.
Incident Details
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots near Mojave Vista Park. Rosales was found in the street with gunshot wounds, rushed to a hospital, and pronounced dead. The Homicide Detail’s investigation led to the arrests after weeks of leads.
Victim’s Background
Rosales attended Oak Hills High School and Team Elite Sports Academy (TESA), earning praise as a straight-A student, hardworking athlete, and “beast” on the field from coach Elliott Reyes. A GoFundMe described his infectious smile, loyalty, and role as family to teammates, with a candlelight vigil held January 19 at TESA in Hesperia. His loss devastated the community.
