D’Shaun Holden, a 35-year-old father of five from Adelanto, California, died from gunshot wounds in a shooting outside Cosmos Taverna in Victorville on December 28, 2025. A second 35-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized; the shooter fled before deputies arrived. No suspect has been identified or arrested as of early January 2026.
Incident Overview
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded around 1:36 a.m. to the 12300 block of Mariposa Road after reports of shots fired amid a crowd of 50-100 people in the bar’s parking lot. An argument reportedly escalated into the shooting, with evidence like blood, clothing, and a cell phone found near a Nissan sedan (unrelated to victims). Holden was pronounced dead at a hospital after life-saving efforts.
Victim Background
Holden, known as “Dee,” was described by family as a genuine family man devoted to his fiancée, five children, parents, and siblings. A GoFundMe supports funeral costs, emphasizing his generosity and impact on others.
Investigation Status
The Sheriff’s Homicide Detail leads the case; motive remains unclear. Contact them at 909-890-4904 or We-Tip anonymously at 1-800-78-CRIME with tips. The scene stayed taped off into the morning for evidence collection.
