GRAND TERRACE, CA — A homeowner in Grand Terrace defended himself against multiple intruders on Tuesday night, resulting in one suspect’s death and two others being hospitalized.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred around 9:18 p.m. on March 4, 2025, in the 23000 block of Grand Terrace Road. The victim, whose identity has not been released, reported that several individuals broke into his home. Fearing for his life, the resident armed himself and opened fire on the intruders. The suspects then fled the scene in a white sedan.
Approximately ten minutes later, authorities in Loma Linda responded to a 76 gas station on Redlands Boulevard, where a man was found lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. He was accompanied by a 15-year-old male. The wounded suspect was transported to a hospital, where he later died. Investigators determined that both individuals were involved in the home invasion.
At about 10:05 p.m., the San Bernardino Police Department was alerted to another suspect, 25-year-old Marquez Jackson, who had arrived at a different hospital seeking treatment for a gunshot wound. He underwent surgery and remains hospitalized. Upon release, Jackson will be booked for robbery and murder charges. The juvenile suspect was also arrested on similar charges and booked into Juvenile Hall.
The fourth suspect involved in the crime remains at large, and law enforcement is actively seeking information.
Legal Implications and Self-Defense Considerations
California law allows the use of deadly force in self-defense if an individual reasonably believes they are in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm. In this case, the homeowner took swift action to protect himself when faced with multiple intruders. Home invasions are inherently dangerous, and residents should always have a plan for home security and self-defense.
Anyone with information about the fourth suspect is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904 or report tips anonymously via We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
