Incident Summary
A man was arrested for attempted murder after an argument turned violent at a San Bernardino County grocery store on Thursday.
Suspect Information
The suspect, 37-year-old William Timoteo Moller, an Apple Valley resident, was identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. He was taken into custody and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on charges of attempted murder. Moller is being held on $2 million bail.
Incident Details
The incident occurred at a Stater Bros. market on the 21600 block of Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley shortly before 2 p.m. Deputies responded to an altercation between Moller and another shopper, a 37-year-old man, which escalated when Moller pulled out a handgun and fired one round. No one was injured during the incident, but a 6-year-old boy was at the scene at the time of the confrontation.
Investigation
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy K. Mullins with Apple Valley Police at 760-240-7400, or dispatch at 760-956-5001. Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
Conclusion
The swift actions of law enforcement and the community’s willingness to come forward with information have ensured that the suspect is in custody and the community is safer. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information to bring justice to those involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened at the Stater Bros. market on Thursday?
A: A man, later identified as William Timoteo Moller, pulled out a handgun and fired one round during an altercation with another shopper, leading to his arrest for attempted murder.
Q: Was anyone injured during the incident?
A: No, no one was injured during the incident, although a 6-year-old boy was present at the scene.
Q: What is the current status of the suspect?
A: Moller is being held at the High Desert Detention Center on $2 million bail, charged with attempted murder.
