Man shot to death in front of Home Depot in Victorville

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (KABC) -- A man was shot to death in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Victorville Friday afternoon.

Authorities said the shooting happened around 4:54 p.m. at the store near Roy Rogers and Civic drives. San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies were responding to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the area.

When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in the lot. Witnesses said multiple gunshots had been fired in the area.

The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities said the shooting suspect was with other people and they all fled in a black 4-door vehicle.

Anyone with more information on the incident was urged to call Detective Scott Stafford or Sgt. Robert Warrick at (909) 387-3589. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at (800) 782-7463.